So many questions
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does having antibodies in your blood mean you have herpes?
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Notes on So many questions
marie2025 othern07249
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depends on the count but generally yes. blood tests are 65-75% accurate. The most accurate way to test for herpes is a swab test taken directly from an active open sore. But 80% of people with HSV dont know they have it because they are asymptomatic.