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Can we detect the presence of hsv in dried blood sample or blood stain on the cloth?
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Hsv disintegrates on most surfaces within a few hours,
Answered 8/21/2023
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It isn't possible to catch HSV by contact with blood in the environment, so even if the blood source has herpes, there is no risk and no reason to test the dried blood. And no such test is available anyway. Don't worry about it.
Answered 8/26/2023
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