Herpes testing algorithms

This algorithm gives you an easy overview of the type of testing that need to be done for your situation.

For the most common scenarios, it explains:

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Who needs to get tested for herpes?

There are two main reasons for someone to undergo herpes testing:

There are some signs and symptoms and a diagnosis need to be established.

It is done mainly when someone has skin lesions to rule out other skin conditions that look similar to herpes.

A patient wants to know their herpes status after exposure to a herpes-positive partner or just to know their baseline herpes status.

The algorithm below summarizes this in a more concise and easy-to-read way:

This algorithm should help you to choose the right testing based on your situation:

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