Genital Herpes

Formal name: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

At a Glance

Why Get Tested?

To screen for or diagnose infection with the herpes simplex virus

When to Get Tested?

If you have symptoms of an infection with the herpes simplex virus

Sample Required?

A swab or scraping from a blister or sore in the infected area

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