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Positive HSV-1 blood test, negative HSV-1&2 swab

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le04071
le04071

I am having a vaginal rash with open sores. I had a blood test done and tested positive for hsv-1. The swab of the sores tested negative for hsv-1 and 2. I have tested negative for just about every other STD/STI. They don't know what else it could be and no medicine is helping. Awaiting my next appointment where a biopsy will be done. Just looking for some answers. File size is too big

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  • LB80580
    LB80580 le04071

    Posted

    just because you test positive for HSV1 doesnt mean you exactly have it, if those sores are not HSV (which they look like contact dermatitis) you probably dont have herpes, so if those swabs were neg, I wouldnt worry about it.

    • le04071
      le04071 LB80580

      Posted

      yeah the dr. had mentioned something about the possibility of a false positive test. so im hoping that's the case. i guess I'll find out for sure after the biopsy. if it is contact dermatitis, is it easy to treat? ive been having this rash on and off for about four months

  • Lukav
    Lukav le04071

    Posted

    Swab tests are not very dependable. Blood tests are much more definitive and accurate.

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