Herpes (HSV) Test
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| Herpes (HSV) Test : What is a herpes (HSV) test? A herpes test looks for signs of the herpes simplex virus (HSV), a common viral infection. Many people with HSV don't have any symptoms, but those who do often have painful blisters or sores on the affected parts of the body. These sores and other symptoms only last for several weeks. After their first appearance, they will fade and then come back in the future. These outbreaks tend to be milder over time. A herpes test can be done using fluid from one of these sores during an outbreak or by using a sample of your blood if you have no symptoms. There are two main types of this virus. - HSV-1 usually causes oral herpes, which can result in cold sores ("fever blisters") on or around your mouth. Most people get oral herpes by the time they're young adults, usually from non-sexual contact with saliva (spit) from a person who has an HSV-1 infection. That may happen if you share forks, cups, or towels. HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes if you receive oral sex from a partner with a cold sore. - HSV-2 is the most common cause of genital herpes. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). This means you get it through sexual contact with a person who has a herpes infection, even if they don't have symptoms. HSV-2 can also spread to the mouth, causing oral herpes. This may happen if you give oral sex to a person who has genital herpes from HSV-2. There is no cure for HSV, but medicines can help manage outbreaks. HSV usually doesn't cause any major health problems. But if you're pregnant and have genital herpes, you can pass the virus to your fetus before birth or during childbirth. This can lead to a life-threatening HSV infection for your baby. Other names: herpes culture, herpes simplex viral culture, HSV-1 antibodies, HSV-2 antibodies, HSV DNA | |
| Review Date: 19/08/2025 | Updated By: |