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Is it ever that a blood test tell the difference between oral hsv-1 and genital hsv-1?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

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There is no differen: No. That is the same virus and your blood will not show any difference.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 6/15/2013

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A member asked:

Is it ever that a blood test tell the difference between oral hsv-1 and genital hsv-1?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Dr Friedlander agreed

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