A member asked:

If i tested hsv 1 positive but it is in my genital area do i consider myself to have genital herpes or just oral herpes?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

More info needed: What kind of test was done? A positive blood test for HSV doesn't tell where on the body the infection is located. If you had a genital sore, blister etc that tested positive, then you have genital herpes due to HSV1.

Answered 11/11/2016

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