Understanding Herpes Testing
The most important fact to know in terms of Herpes testing is that blood testing with an IgG test is the BEST test for diagnosing the disease.
When you first see the doctor for a suspicious genital ulcer, your health care provider may ask a lot of really personal and embarrassing questions. Know that having an accurate sexual history as well as a description of your symptoms is very important as your health care provider evaluates you. Be honest.
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To provide some clarification, since so many of you write to me asking about herpes testing, here's a run down of the current available... Read more »
Wondering if you should be tested for herpes? Well, it's a controversial question, but here's a partial list of those who might be a... Read more »
Many of you who read my blog, may also be posting questions to be answered. As I navigate the questions, an ongoing "difficult issue" I... Read more »
Once you've had a symptomatic outbreak of herpes, you often can tell when another one is coming on. And, many, aware of the warning signs -... Read more »
Given the prevalence of herpes, and the constant turnover of men in my life, I was always surprised I hadn’t met a potential mate who... Read more »
On June 9, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first effective vaccine against Human Papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection that... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Herpes zoster Prevention Avoid touching the rash and blisters of persons with shingles or chickenpox if you have never had chickenpox or... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Some cases are mild and may not need treatment.People who have severe or prolonged outbreaks (especially if it is the first episode), people with... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Studies show that genital herpes simplex virus is common. In the United States, one out of five of the total adolescent and adult population are... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by David Aronoff, M.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Michigan Medical School on... Read more »
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