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Hi I Am Wanting To Know If There Is A

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2020

Question: Hi i am wanting to know if there is a specific blood test that test for herpes or would it show up in any blood test? Ive been tested for everything else through my family doctor and was negative for everything else and also had a pap smear and check out fine there too but i didnt see anything for herpes. I get checked annually but i havent done too much as of late and im just wondering about that one test.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

There is a specific blood test for herpes which detects antibodis to the virus.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Ok. I know that can lay dormant right but how common is that and what are the common symptoms?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
The infection is dormant in majority of those infected. Most of those infected might not be even aware that they have this infection until they first develop an eruption. It may flare up from time to time with an eruption that looks like a group of fluid filled vesicles on or around lips. The eruption may last from 5-7 days. There nay be tingling and discomfort at the site of eruption that may precede the eruption by 1-2 days.
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng