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Got negative for hsv at 12 weeks , can we consider it as conclusive ? if not when would be is conclusive for herpes ?

Q: got negative for hsv at 12 weeks , can we consider it as conclusive ? if not when would be is conclusive for herpes ?

: If you had no symptoms to suggest herpes in the 1-2 weeks after the event you are concerned about, that fact plus the negative result is proof you did not catch herpes. The tests aren't perfect, so there's no point in repeating it: both negative and positive results frequently are false. It's a lousy blood test!

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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If you had no symptoms to suggest herpes in the 1-2 weeks after the event you are concerned about, that fact plus the negative result is proof you did not catch herpes. The tests aren't perfect, so there's no point in repeating it: both negative and positive results frequently are false. It's a lousy blood test!

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/30/2023

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A member asked:

Got negative for hsv at 12 weeks , can we consider it as conclusive ? if not when would be is conclusive for herpes ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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