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Do they test for herpes when your pregnant if no sores are present?

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Dr. Mirela Cernaianu answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Herpes infection: If there are no signs of herpes a blood test can be done, if there is a need or if the patient wishes to be tested. It is not done routinely.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/10/2015

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