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A herpes diagnosis should be done by a medical professional familiar with herpes viruses because often other std viruses will be present, possibly making a colposcopy or other diagnostic procedure necessary. People who have experienced outbreaks before are likely to know the signs of the condition and can recognize it once. Usually, cold sores on the face or genitals appear that are often associated with pain, fever, and other symptoms. Since the signs may be similar to some severe conditions, it is necessary to correctly diagnose the disease. A herpes diagnosis should be done by a medical professional familiar with herpes viruses because often other std viruses will be present, possibly making a colposcopy or other diagnostic procedure necessary.

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Herpes Diagnosis

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Herpes, Colposcopy

Taking a scrapping from the open sore is one of the most common methods of diagnosing the condition. The test results are usually ready within five days, yet can be “false negative” sometimes. Blood tests are also used to make sure the symptoms do not stem from another condition. A herpes diagnosis should be done by a medical professional familiar with herpes viruses because often other std viruses will be present, possibly making a colposcopy or other diagnostic procedure necessary.

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Dr. Joe Glickman, Jr., M.D.

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