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I am a male had vaginal sex. what herpes test should i get? and when so the test is accurate?

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

2 weeks: It takes at least 2 weeks for you to have an initial breakout of herpes after exposure. It can take longer. Blood tests can be hard to interpret. If you get an ulcer, then a direct culture is the best.

Answered 8/22/2013

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A member asked:

I am a male had vaginal sex. what herpes test should i get? and when so the test is accurate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

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