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Good day, how accurate are std tests in detecting herpes simplex 2 without symptoms?

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HSV 2 Testing: Generally HSV 2 is diagnosed either directly, by culturing an active lesion, or indirectly, by looking for the antibodies made when you’ve been exposed to the HSV 2 virus. The indirect method is very accurate and the only one that can be done in an asymptotic person.

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Answered 5/2/2019

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