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Why wont doctors test for herpes with no symptoms?
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Herpes simplex: Many doctors will be happy to test you, but the results will be positive in an overwhelmingly large segment of the population (up to 95%), and so these tests are virtually meaningless. Perhaps the doctor is trying to save you money.
Answered 11/1/2013
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