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How long does it take to detect vaginal herpes?
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Default How long does it take to detect vaginal herpes? - 12-27-2008, 06:45 AM

I have had through out the years vaginal lesions. I didn't think they were vaginal warts because there was not a wart bump, but more like a open sore. I as the doctor a year ago if I could have herpes and she said I had to come in when I had an outbreak. Now I am pregnant and my doctor says I have herpes and will need cream to put on during the birth so my child wont get it. I have a son 5 years ago and the doctor never said anything about herpes to me then. Is the blood test for herpes a new test? Would it have been detected 5 years ago if I had it then?
   
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Default 01-21-2009, 04:04 PM

the blood test is not new, that is one way to tell if someone has the virus. many doctors dont use this test though, and rather have the person come in when there is an outbreak. the reason is that many people have the virus but in their mouth-not genitals. the only way to know 100% for sure if it is genital is if you get a test when there is an outbreak. I am surprised that the doctor suggested a cream, usually women with herpes take pills beginning at around 36 weeks in order to prevent an outbreak at the time of delivery. outbreak at delivery = cesarean section
   
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Default 01-30-2009, 08:50 AM

You have to have a blood test done during an OUTBREAK, because the antibodies are in your system, trying to fight off the herpes virus. That is the only time it will show up in a test. If you didn't know you had herpes 5 years ago, then your doctor would not have known. Like I said, unless you told the doctor, or there was an outbreak (something for your doctor to see and TEST), then he would not have known. As for your current pregnancy, you need to be put on Valtrex (yes, it is safe), because if you have an outbreak and then have a vaginal birth, the baby will be exposed with potentially life threatening consequences. If you have an outbreak despite Valtrex when it is time to deliver your baby, your doctor will need to perform a c-section, NOT administer a"cream". This is serious business and it concerns me that your doctor is talking about creams and not putting you on medication.
   
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Default 01-30-2009, 08:53 AM

herpes can lay dormant in your body for years and you could show no signs of it. I showed signs within 2 wks. of being infected. The doctor told me to be on the safe side and to have a c- section if I ever have kids because theirs always a chance in spreading the disease even without having an outbreak.
   
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