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Would genital herpes show up in a urine culture? i think i've been exposed.

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Wouldn't show up.: Unfortunately, genital herpes would not show up on a urine culture. There are blood antibody tests available, but they would take at least six weeks from the day of exposure even be slightly positive.

Answered 7/21/2016

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