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Sexual transmitted disease
My blood test says that I m positive to herpes virus..is it possible to know approximately when did I got this virus...I mean how old is my virus.... approximately if not exactly..and can I know which virus do I have is it hsv1 or hsv2....I detected one week ago..and I m taking antiviral tablets..but still now I don't have blisters or sores except some tingling burning sensation in some parts of body nd in lower back..
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A positive test for Herpes virus need not indicate present disease. It can be due to past infection. Genital Herpes is due to HSV2. Since you have already started antiviral tablets, complete the course.
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