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While my std herpes test was negative, i am showing symptoms. what should i do?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See your doctor: This depends on the exact symptoms, how long it has been since your last possible herpes/STD exposure, and exactly what test(s) were done -- e.g. blood test (and there are several of those), culture, or DNA test (PCR). If you had a type-specific HSV blood test more than 12 weeks after exposure, almost certainly your symptoms aren't due to a new herpes infection. Follow up with your doctor.
Answered 11/29/2014
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Treat it!!!: If this is your initial attack, your blood test will be positive in 3 to 6 weeks. Do not wait. Treat it immediately. The sooner you begin oral valacyclovir or acyclovir the better. Early therapy will bring faster healing and possibly less recurrence after. The longer you delay, the less you will benefit from treatment. Then you must prepare for recurrent attacks and you must learn how this impinge
Answered 11/29/2014
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