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Are false positive herpes test likely?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: A positive antibody means you're infected with herpes. That doesn't mean you're developing outrbreaks, but it does mean that you at least have latent herpes somewhere in your body. A positive culture or pcr for herpes means you have an active lesion.

Answered 7/24/2019

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