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Can a herpes blood test tell when you were exposed to the virus?
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A herpes blood test will not tell when you were exposed to the virus.
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Can you test negative for herpes and have the virus?
First, there are STDs for which there's no reliable test:There is no commerically available test to tell someone they don't have HPV. HPV can be diagnosed if a person has genital warts, or may be found during a cervical HPV test or biopsy, but there's no way to say that someone doesn't have HPV. The overwhelming majority of people who have sex have had HPV at some point in their lives.It is difficult to say that someone has or doesn't have genital herpes if they don't have symptoms. A blood test can tell you if you have antibodies to type 1 or type 2 herpes, but can't tell you if the infection is genital or found elsewhere.In addition, there are a few circumstances that might lead to a negative STD test when the STD is present.You can get tested too soon and you may not be able to tell what you have yet it would be too early to know.Tests are almost never 100% accurate. You shouldn't necessarily start doubting the tests but you should be tested regularly.
How can amino acid sequences be used to identify the source of a virus?
Amino acid sequences can identify the source of a virus by determining which class the virus belongs to. It can also tell the type of nucleic acid.
Does a virus have hyphae?
Hello all you budding scientists ! So what is the real reason that we are here? DOes a virus have a hyphae? And i can tell you right here right now that: No. No it doesnt. It certainly does not.
Can you tell a blood type by a urine sample?
no.
Some call deoxygenated blood impure bloodCan you tell why?
beacause this is the deoxygeneted blood
What does low positive herpes mean?
A low positive herpes titer is evidence of past exposure to the virus. It can't tell you whether you have oral herpes, as most adults do, or genital herpes, or some other form.
Can you be tested and the test is negative for herpes and still have it?
I believe that herpes can only be tested for by swabbing the lesion. There is no blood test for herpes according to my Dr. So, therefore, all blood will come back negative for herpes. Regardless of the true status of the testee. There is of course a blood test for herpes. Herpes is a viral infection in your blood streamso obviously, a blood test would be able to tell you if you have the virus or not. I'm not sure how long/soon after possible contact you should get a blood test that will give you an accurate reading but there are two ways to test if you have herpes: 1. If you have something that looks like a possible herpes outbreak then you can go to your Doctor and have him or her take a test swab. He or she will look at it under a microscope and can determine if it is herpes. Or2. Get your blood drawn and ask your Doctor to test specifically for herpes. It takes about 5-6 days to receive the verdict but I'd trust a blood test over anything.Good Luck!
Can you test negative for herpes and have the virus?
First, there are STDs for which there's no reliable test:There is no commerically available test to tell someone they don't have HPV. HPV can be diagnosed if a person has genital warts, or may be found during a cervical HPV test or biopsy, but there's no way to say that someone doesn't have HPV. The overwhelming majority of people who have sex have had HPV at some point in their lives.It is difficult to say that someone has or doesn't have genital herpes if they don't have symptoms. A blood test can tell you if you have antibodies to type 1 or type 2 herpes, but can't tell you if the infection is genital or found elsewhere.In addition, there are a few circumstances that might lead to a negative STD test when the STD is present.You can get tested too soon and you may not be able to tell what you have yet it would be too early to know.Tests are almost never 100% accurate. You shouldn't necessarily start doubting the tests but you should be tested regularly.
You got married yesterday when is a good time to tell your husband that you have herpes?
How bad is the herpes - if it is genital herpes then you should really tell him now. Lighter cases of herpes (Like cold sores) don't need to be talked about ?
Can your doctor tell your boyfriend you have herpes if your pregnant?
Your doctor should not tell anybody that you have herpes. He/she is required to keep your medical condition confidential.
How can you tell the difference between folliculitis and genital herpes?
You have your doctor tell you what you have.
If you did blood test and your blood is normal can you have a chance that you are infected with AIDS?
Certainly. Only a test which is specific for detecting HIV, the virus which causes the disease AIDS, can tell weather someone is infected with this virus. It does not show up a a by product of some other tests.
What do people look for in the blood when testing for HIV?
They look for the bodies antibodies that fight HIV infection to tell if a person is infected with the virus.
How do you tell if the girl you like has a bf?
if she has herpes on her face.
Why herpes can cause cancer?
I don't know you tell me
How is math used in medical office?
To calculate how much of a measure is needed to cure someone. For example:if you need 2 mg of medicine to get rid of a virus how many mg would you need to get rid of a bigger virus. You can tell how big the virus is from blood tests.
What is the best solution to tell someone that you don't like them without hurting them?
Tell them that you have herpes, she will understand.
