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Follow up ?.. western blot negative 13weeks. home swab test negative. negative igg 10 weeks.i get a tiny open spot on perineum q/2 weeks. lasts 2 days. still think i have hsv1/2. what else could cause this? i dont know what to do. im so scared?
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The negative HSV Western blot proves you do not have HSV2, and probably not HSV1. There's no good reason to be "so scared". Also, herpes never recurs as often as every 2 weeks; and all herpes outbreaks last at least a week. For sure this isn't herpes. Keep working with your doctor if you remain concerned. Good luck.
Answered 6/3/2023
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