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In jan, i went to gu, a doctor got sample from a ulcer on the penis. the pcr show hsv2 positive. 2month later, i got blood test , and show negative.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Herpes testing: You may have tested too soon for the old fashioned herpes antibody test to have turned positive. I would trust the sore and the pcr result.

Dr Phasouk and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Haider Goussous answered

Most likely negative: But the wise thing to do is to go back to you gu who gave you the sample and see if he wants you to continue on the medication.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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A member asked:

In jan, i went to gu, a doctor got sample from a ulcer on the penis. the pcr show hsv2 positive. 2month later, i got blood test , and show negative.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Phasouk and another doctor agreed

Dr. Haider Goussous answered

Dr Phasouk agreed

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