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08/06/08

What is the possibility of a false-positive HSV-2 in a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome?

I was diagnosed 10 years ago with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.  I apparently have an anti-S antibody in my blood.  Because of this, I have had false-positive syphillis tests in the past.  I have also had chickenpox 8 years ago and mononucleosis 14 years ago.  I know that…

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