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Could you still have herpes and test negative after 9 months?
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Herpes: The serum test turn positive for herpes after about 12 to 16 weeks after exposure. If it has been 9 months since possible exposure I would say the negative test means you do not have herpes.
Answered 4/29/2020
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This depends on the : testing method, direct testing of lesion sites, can be negative if no active lesion is present. Blood tests just look at antibodies, that have formed, from potential previous infections.
Answered 6/3/2021
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