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I got a swab to test for herpes and it was negative. and a blood test showed that i have high hsv antibodies, do i have herpes?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

See below: A blood test tells you that you have been exposed to hsv, and not necessarily an active herpes infection.

Answered 4/22/2018

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