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Can Herpes Kill You?
Serum herpes simplex antibodies is a blood test that looks for
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Herpes serology
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the...
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