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What are some of the tests for genital herpes?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The tests for Genital herpes include:: Viral culture, Herpes culture, Herpes simplex 1 and 2 IgG and IgM, Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 DNA, HSV 1 and 2 type specific antibodies, HSV antigen detection dfa.

Answered 6/1/2016

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