1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Skin, Hair and Nails

  4. Can HSV PCR detect latent virus.

Can HSV PCR detect latent virus.

2019-09-15 05:24:20
I have a doubt of being infected, with HSV. Is it a confirmatory test.? I am a Medico, I have read that PCR can detect latent HSV. Please confirm.
146 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Elisa itself sufficient..For detailed information do direct online consultation

Answered2019-09-15 05:25:37

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Please send detailed histry via online consult

Answered2019-09-15 08:06:11

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

What Is Nipah Virus? Am I Safe?

Dr.Neha Bansal

Nipah Virus or NiV is a newly emerging virus which causes severe diseases in both humans and animals. The disease can be ... Read more

What Is Zika Virus? Should We Be Worried?

Dr.Harshini.V

Zika virus was first isolated in the year 1947, in Africa. Although its only recently that the whole world has come to k ... Read more

Immunity Essentials 101: How to Protect Yourself Against Viruses

Dr.vaidyas : Dr. surya Bhagwati

In the wake of hue and cry over the Corona Virus outbreak in the People’s Republic of China that is spreading throughout ... Read more

What Is Nipah Virus? Symptoms and Prevention

Dr.Sandeep Jassal

1. WHAT IS NIPAH VIRUS AND HOW IT SPREADS?Nipah virus (NiV) infection is the newly emerging zoonosis disease that spread ... Read more

Nipah Virus: Mortality, Morbidity and Fear Psychosis

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

Update -Nipah outbreak is not likely to spread. Siliguri faced similar fear psychosis due to outbreak of this virus and ... Read more

Nipah Virus (NiV) Infection: Do's and Don't's

Dr.Amit Jauhari

Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging infection that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. The nat ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Related Questions

HSV 1 IgG positive

10342 Views
Dear Doctor, I am 27 single Male. Few months back I have observed small white pores on my penis. I got te ...Read More

HSV 1+2 result doubt.

7940 Views
Recently i went for blood test for herpes and results are out: i.e torch panel test by EIA. Hsv 1+2, IgG ...Read More

I got hsv, igg, positive,

5588 Views
I got hsv, igg, positive and the range is 2.7.so I'm afraid of it, is treatable forever. Since three mont ...Read More

HERPES HSV

4668 Views
Hi Every One Yesterday I had a blood test of HSV 1 & 2 - IGM and HSV 1 & 2 IGG serum. And the Test report ...Read More

HSV 1+2 IGM positive

2403 Views
I have been through a blood test for HSV 1+2 IGM and IGG. Reports say that HSV 1+2 IGM is 1.32 and HSV 1 ...Read More

Hsv 1&2 igg 0.50 and igm 0.63

246 Views
I had oral sex with someone in may. After that I had sex with my wife in periods. In June I was facing a ...Read More

How to treat hsv

510 Views
What is the correct medical treatment for the herpes it is recurring eveyrtime it ha been one year since ...Read More

HSV-1 IgG & IgM, HSV-2 IgG:-ve, IgM:+ve

206 Views
I recently got myself tested through a STD panel. I just routinely get it done as i am sexually active. ...Read More

Hsv 1+2 iggg a(herpes simplex)

293 Views
Hsv 2 igg 75.695 something Hsv 2 igm negative Is high igg tell large viral load?? Can i tranfer this vir ...Read More

HSV IGG positive

472 Views
Sir, I am going to marry and I got my fiancé tested for STD panel. She tested positive for HSV 1-2 IGG an ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.