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Hi I was dating a woman and when I broke up with her she said Oh by the way I have Herpes and genital warts . She laughed then said she was kidding I want to be tested just to be sure I am okay . Is there a period of time I should wait before being tested ? I am not going to have sex again until I know that my next partner has no risk from me . I don t see anything unusual but I would rather be tested .
Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-: 1)Do a viral culture 2)Do a PCR test -it is a DNA test 3)Blood test to determine antibody present genital herpes is caused by HSV-2 virus.
I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks,
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How To Screen For Genital Herpes?
Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-: 1)Do a viral culture 2)Do a PCR test -it is a DNA test 3)Blood test to determine antibody present genital herpes is caused by HSV-2 virus. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks,