Question About Herpes Test Posted: 10-22-07 07:28am
I went to my doctor a while back and got a
blood test for herpes (along with all the
other STDS) and he found NO signs of any
kind of hpv antibodies in my body.
I read on some herpes websites that they
need to take a swab cause some antibodies
can be from cold sores around the mouth.
I have nothing whatsoever in my system,
should i be comforted to know this? when i
went for the test they didn't swab the
area.
And though i have lumps in the area, they
are more like acne than anything.
harmless, not open sores, i've had them
BEFORE i slept with anyone.
I've had thrush as a side effect of
anti-biotics before, and they went away
while i was using the medication for it.
I am really shy about going to see my
doctor about this. I had the test, and was
given the all clear! but now i'm worried
again.
Should i not be?
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 10-22-07 07:43am
If he checked your blood, no.
Cold sores are a form of herpes, but a lot
of people get them-even when they aren't
sexually active.
If you don't think the sores are herpes,
don't worry about it. If you are worried,
see your doctor again.
BTW-I'm sure the doctor has seen a lot of
things before, much worse than herpes- so
I wouldn't be shy.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 10-22-07 10:12am
Not all cold sores are herpes. Some people
just get them- it doesn't mean they have
herpes. The blood test is (I think) the
most accurate way to diagnose.
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Rosie H
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Posted: 10-23-07 08:52am
Yes the blood test is the sure way to get
tested. If that came out negative then
you dont have it. The blood test also
tests for oral herpes.
