Are all cold sores, fever blisters Herpes? I just spoke with my brother, whose son has Herpes, and he said all lip blisters are Herpes. I would like to know if there is a test that will determin if you have the virus or not, and if they can determin which one you have if you do have it.
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Q: Is there a test to find out if you have Herpes 1 or 2?
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9/11/08 2:15pm
Thank you for your post. If you think you may have been exposed to herpes, it is pertintent that you go see or talk to a docotr. Additionally, check out this post by Dr. Charlottle Grayson about getting tested. Also, this article explains the different tests for herpes and how to understand what the results mean.
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