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I have herpes like symptoms on my genitals. but type 1 and type 2 tests both came negative. can it be wrong ? what else can this disease be ?

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Dr. Harry Greenberg answered

Behcet's, drug rxn: Behçet's disease or a drug eruption are both possibilities. You may benefit from a biopsy. Have a dermatologist or urologist evaluate!

Answered 7/2/2013

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A member asked:

I have herpes like symptoms on my genitals. but type 1 and type 2 tests both came negative. can it be wrong ? what else can this disease be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harry Greenberg answered

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