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The Western Blot, the “gold standard” HSV antibody test, is performed at the University of Washington. However, some of these are limited by giving false positive results for HSV-2, particularly if someone is infected with HSV-1. There are many commercially available type specific HSV antibody tests. Antibody tests should be “type specific” and able to distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. The antibodies may not develop until 2 months after someone has become infected. A positive PCR or viral culture can by “typed” to determine if it is HSV-1 or HSV-2.īlood testing for HSV antibodies can be performed at any time during infection, even when there are no symptoms present. When a lesion is present, it is always helpful to confirm it is due to HSV by doing a test for HSV by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), or nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) or by viral culture from the lesion. HSV is diagnosed by testing for the virus from oral or genital lesions, or by testing the blood for HSV antibodies. HSV can be transmitted when there are no symptoms present. HSV can be found on skin surfaces even when there are no oral or genital lesions present. The skin of the mouth and genitals is especially susceptible to herpes. The virus enters the skin or mucous membranes through small abrasions or cuts. HSV is transmitted through intimate sexual contact. Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) usually occurs in or around the mouth and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) usually occurs in the genital area, though HSV-1 can be found in the genital area as well. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a virus that lives in the nervous system and causes sores on the skin or mucous membranes. Is there any connection between herpes and HIV? Is it normal to have strong emotional reactions to being diagnosed with herpes? ![]() What are the risks from herpes during pregnancy?
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