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[question12346567]

After a random kissing episode (french)  I got something that resembled a cold sore 3 weeks after. However it wasnt severe,lastged only 3-4 days, didnt scab  yellow.

I went to the doctor 3 days after it showed,it was healing and was swabbed by PCR. ( the doc said PCR is very sensative and should pick up DNA still)

They also did a bioplex HSV-1/2 blood test.( 3 weeks after)

All these were negative.

I tested again 5 weeks & 8 weeks.

The docor said more testing is needed as 3 negative tests and PCR is enough to prove it.

Can a HSV specialist advise should I be concerned and have more testing? As im scared of passing it on.
How accurate are the HSV bioplex tests for hsv-1?

[question12346567]

Any update pls

[question12346567]

Hi,

Dr Terry from here says herpes select test misses 1 in 10 HSV1 . Does this mean bioplex is even more accurate for HSV-1?

If 8 weeks is a good indicator , do I need more testing?

I'm not sure if they had mouth sores.

[Life360_Dave]

Hi, if she didnot have any lip sore at the time the risk you contracted hsv would be close to zero and testing at 8 weeks is a good indicator and the bioplex is also 95% accurate.