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Suggested Am Exposed To Oral Herpes Virus, Blood Test Shows Antibodies, But Dr Says I Don't Have Herpes. Clarifications?
my Dr told me that I've been exposed to oral herpes virus therefor my blood test result shows anti bodies but he also said that i dont have herpes..so im kinda confused..is it possible for me no to have the virus although i've been exposed at some point?? and i never had any blisters? please help me understand my situation
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
hello, the presence of anti bodies sinply means you were exposed to the viral antigens and the body produced antibodies to fight against them. just trust your doctor okay, and see him in case you have any problems. thanks
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