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Could you pick up clinically tested for herpes simplex 1 (the mouth herpes)?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

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Testing: A herpes viral culture can determine if a rash is due to the herpes virus. A doctor can perform this if there is an active lesion. If there is no active lesion, a blood test can be performed to determine if there are antibodies against any recent or past herpes infection.

Answered 2/25/2018

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