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How long does it take for my body to produce antibodies from herpes exposure?

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2 weeks to 3 months: The response time varies and may take up to three months to turn positive. See this site for more info. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003352.htm.

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Answered 1/18/2014

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