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How you tell you have herpes?
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You go in for an evaluation/testing when you develop sores involving your genitals.
Answered 10/7/2022
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There are two major types of herpes, oral, usually HSV 1 and genital, usually, HSV 2. Both produce sores that can be tested for the virus. Blood can be tested for antibodies to check of prior infection. Once a person is infected, the virus remains in the body forever. For info: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/herpes-simplex-virus
Answered 10/7/2022
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