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How assuring is a negative herpes blood test for both hsv-1 and hsv-2, at 3 months after exposure? do you suggest more testing to be conclusive?

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Very reassuring: it very reassuring, but you could check again at 6 months to confirm.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/7/2017

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A member asked:

How assuring is a negative herpes blood test for both hsv-1 and hsv-2, at 3 months after exposure? do you suggest more testing to be conclusive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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