Aa
Herpes is NOT proven just by Blood Tests, if u don't have symptoms!!
I found some interesting fact which I quoted below
Firstly u need to do type specific tests to know if u have herpes or not
Secondly as Grace pointed out that non type specific tests even if they come reactive they are inconclusive
Also as per a herpes website, even if in type specific tests you get Herpes in your blood test report the Herpes IS NOT proven until you have leisions or blisters or other herpes symptoms!!!!
Below is copied and pasted report!
"While a blood test may reveal infection with HSV at a time when no genital symptoms are present, confirmation of the genital HSV infection is still essential.
If the blood test is specific for detection of antibodies to HSV type 2, the likelihood of genital HSV infection is increased, but still not proven. The doctor may ask you to re-visit for a swab test when genital symptoms or discomfort appear"
So it is not necessary that u have Herpes until u do the specific blood test and if your specific test shows that you have herpes even after that the symptoms need to be seen by the doctor to confirm it as Genetal Herpes!!
Experts can you please share your thoughts?
Experts can you please share your thoughts?
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Herpes Community
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
