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Oral herpes test accury
First time I had blisters near my upper lips 4 months back. Doctor diagnosed it as oral herpes. I got treated with antivirals. I got another couple of blisters again last week, he said it is recurrent herpes. I was asked to take blood test. All hsv1 &2 Igg and Igm showed negative. I'm not sure should I trust reports or symptoms. My doctor says it could still be cold sore. Is 4 months good enough time for blood tests to work?
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Yes..Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo.
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The lab tests can be false positive or false negative depending upon the upon the window period.
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