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Can a gyn tell by looking i have herpes ?

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If you have lesions: If you have the typical lesions(blisters)most of the time one can and can be confirmed by taking a culture.

Answered 12/25/2013

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes: 90% of people who have herpes two (genital herpes) do not have outbreaks but are still contagious. So, no. Only through a blood test will a physician be able to fully and with validity be able to diagnose whether you have been infected with herpes. Now, if you have a sore or lesion or outbreak many physicians are very experienced to diagnose this by visual inspection. But, the blood test must.

Answered 12/26/2013

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