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My partner has HSV2. I guess I could also have it and be asymptomatic. How do I find out?

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

A blood test can tell you the answer.  I'd also make sure that i am having once yearly PAP smears to test for HPV which can cause cervical cancer if left undetected (there are 4 particular strains of HPV that are implicated in the cervical cancer link).

 

And you're right - you could already have herpes and be asymptomatic.  I'd make sure you are using a condom and see a doctor for the appropriate blood test.

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