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If i am tested for herpes, and the culture is positive and the blood test is negative..and my std test is reactive for syphilis what should i believe?
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See below: You have caught both herpes and syphilis. The culture is definitive and herpes is typically not in blood.
Answered 9/2/2016
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The negative blood : Test for herpes may be false negative or there's a delay in turning into a positive result. Even if u have no symptoms, i'd still recommend treatment for both herpes and syphilis. Discuss these issues with your gyn or infectious disease specialist. Take care!
Answered 12/9/2013
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See your DR.: First infection with herpes or syphilis does not show pos blood test until about 2 weeks. Culture pos for herpes with neg blood test means you should be on full dose of valacyclovir or Acyclovir for at least a week. Repeat blood test for syphilis in about 1 month.
Answered 6/24/2014
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