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A 18-year-old male asked:
I fear i was exposed to genital herpes 7 months ago. been under so much stress. so far no outbreak in mouth or genitals. is this a good sign?
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Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
Yes it's a good sign: Herpes may affect you in a variety of ways. There is a simple blood test to tell if you gave been exposed in the past. See your doctor.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Is it good idea to get tested for herpes if i never had sore or blister on mouth or genital? If so should I for hsv1 or hsv2? Want to test because I just learnt about herpes transmission with no sores
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Both : You might as well get tested for both to see if you carry either or both.
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