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On mon, i had a neg hsv2 elisa after 5 wks. today i saw a red lesion could a lesion appear after 5 wks? could it be irritation bc of const self examin

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Probably not herpes: Five weeks is too long. But if the "red lesion" becomes a blister or open sore, get care ASAP for a swab test for the virus. Good luck.

Answered 4/29/2020

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A member asked:

On mon, i had a neg hsv2 elisa after 5 wks. today i saw a red lesion could a lesion appear after 5 wks? could it be irritation bc of const self examin

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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