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How Can HSV 2 Infection And Balanitis Be Diagnosed?
I got My physical a couple weeks ago and while taking it i had Balanitis. I got My results back and it told me I have a mild case of hsv2. I was Told that some of the time the two can get confused during the blood tear or urine exam.ive read you get exposure two to threee weeks prior to having hsv2 it’s been a couple months and I’ve had nothing no pain no symptoms no anything. Should i get Tested again?
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
hi sir..first thing to know is hsv2 affect genital organs and can be transmitted thraugh sexual or direct contact...diagnosis of hsv2 mainly clinical and we do pcr test or viral culture when dignosis not confirmed clinical...some times it is symptomatic and feeling of itching ..some times you feel no symptoms..its presentation like blisters in the affected area ...you need not to be tested again and you need not to be warry about that ...it is great from you to be interest with your health....thank you for contacting us
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