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How Can Herpes Infection Be Detected?

Long back I had fungal infection & still is. But because of very often fungal infection, I used condoms. But once I used cherry flavoured condoms & then my penis had infection, blisters on it. No pud formation it only watery liquid. Doctors treated for herpes . I changed doctors thrice. Finally I went to Government hospital, &. Nartated my experience & shown the earlier treatment. He told me it is not herpes but allergy of condom. He gave treatment & I was cured. Now I want to test if I am carrier of herpes. What test should I get done. Thanking you.
Yours sincerely Mr Vijay Dawri.
Mon, 20 Nov 2017
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Hi, I have read your question, and understand your concerns.

Answer: Usually to detect herpes virus, swabs are taken from active lesions.

In asymptomatic patients (like you) serological (blood serum) can be tested to look for herpes status. This may not provide valid information and therefore it is not recommended by many guidelines.

The serological testing is generally reserved for pregnant patients.

Hope this helps. And please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification.
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How Can Herpes Infection Be Detected?

Hi, I have read your question, and understand your concerns. Answer: Usually to detect herpes virus, swabs are taken from active lesions. In asymptomatic patients (like you) serological (blood serum) can be tested to look for herpes status. This may not provide valid information and therefore it is not recommended by many guidelines. The serological testing is generally reserved for pregnant patients. Hope this helps. And please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification.