The herpes IgG test is a blood test used to diagnose herpes simplex virus (HSV). This includes HSV-1, the type most commonly linked to cold sores, and HSV-2, the type mainly associated with genital ...
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) no longer recommends pelvic examinations in asymptomatic women unless needed for guideline-appropriate cervical cancer screening, according to its ...
Dr. Prince will provide an overview of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), including the distinctions between HSV-1 and HSV-2, their anatomical sites of infection, and the mechanisms underlying viral ...
Herpes blood tests have high accuracy, with ELISA sensitivity between 96% to 100%. Confirmatory tests like the Western blot assay provide even greater accuracy, with over 99% for both sensitivity and ...
The rise of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continues to pose threats. The prevalence of one uncurable STI in particular – genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 – is at a global high, ...