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Would a herpes 2 test be difinitive by 4.5 months?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Herpes : Yes. Of course. Most testing for herpes includes the early antibody igm and the mature antibody, igg. 4.5 months is definitely time enough to get these results.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 10/11/2013

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