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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.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoIf you had a swab test, you can test negative for herpes and still have the virus if you were swabbed when the sores were already healing, or if the swab wasn't vigorous enough.
If you had a blood test for herpes antibodies, you could test negative and still have the virus if your infection was very recent.
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Is herpes simplex gram positive or gram negative?
It is a pleomorphic Gram negative bacilli.
What virus family does herpes belong to?
Herpesviruses are a virus family that include a number of different herpes viruses such as herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2) also known as Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1, HHV-2)
Where can Herpes simplex 1 virus be found?
In the heart
What is chronic latent state?
Herpes virus that latent in the nerves
How may deaths have occurred due to herpes simplex virus?
The Herpes simplex virus is not a fatal disease. The Herpes Simplex 1, or fever blister, can be transferred from one person to another by a simple kiss. The Simplex 2 virus, or genital herpes, can be transmitted by unprotected sexual contact with someone who has the virus when it is in its contageous form. The virus lives in the nerve endings and creates a blister on the skin that can be irritating but not fatal. See the related link for more information. A man calls 911 and the ambulance arrives. The medic asks the man on the street whats the matter. He replies 'Its my wife. She's upstairs dying from the herpes'. The medic responds 'Sir. You don't die from the herpes'. The man replies back 'You do when you gives it to me'.
Is there testing for exposure to herpes even if you test negative?
Unfortunately, no.
Is herpes simplex gram positive or gram negative?
It is a pleomorphic Gram negative bacilli.
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!
How is herpes virus related to autism?
The herpes virus is not related to autism.
What is the organism responsible for herpes?
herpes simples, herpes labialis, or herpes gigngivitis.Herpes is a type of virus which cause disease in humans like encephalitis by herps zooster virus, genital herpes by HerpesviridaeThe condition commonly known as "herpes," referring to sores on the mouth or genitals, is caused by the Herpes simplex virus, or HSV. The are other forms of the virus, such as Herpes zoster, that cause lesions on other parts of the body.Virus is herpes simplex virus type 2 for genital herpes and type 1 for oral herpes.Shingles, which is a form of herpes is caused by chicken pox virus.STD
Can shingles bleed?
Herpes is the name of the virus; a virus has no blood.If you mean can a part of the body which is affected by herpes bleed, it depends on what sort of herpes virus you have and which part of the body.A cold sore, caused by the herpes virus, can indeed crack and bleed.
What virus is similar to chickenpox?
Chickenpox is a member of the herpes virus family, which includes herpes simplex virus and Epstein-Barr virus.
When the herpes virus goes to sleep the medical term for this action is?
When the herpes virus is not active, it is dormant.
What is the pathogen of cold sores?
Cold sores are not caused by organisms, they are caused by a virus called oral herpes.
Are cold sores cause by bacteria or virus?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. No doubt you've heard of "herpes" before, but don't jump ahead of yourself. There are actually two types of herpes simplex virus, "type 1" and "type 2." Type 1 herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 ("HSV1") generally only infects those body tissues that lie "above the waistline" and it is HSV1 that causes cold sores in the majority of cases. Type 2 herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex virus type 2 ("HSV2") usually only infects those body tissues that lie "below the waistline" and it is this virus that is also known as "genital herpes." Herpes simplex virus type 2 is not usually the virus that causes cold sores, although it can.
What virus family does herpes belong to?
Herpesviruses are a virus family that include a number of different herpes viruses such as herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2) also known as Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1, HHV-2)
What is an infectious virus?
Herpes.
