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Smear Test Can Results Come Back Normal Or Will They Always Be Abnormal ?

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Question : Hi if you have ghsv2 but don't have an outbreak at the time of a smear test can your results come back normal or will they always be abnormal ?
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Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (-1 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No, not always abnormal

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Smear test will come positive only in case of current outbreak and when HSV2 virus infects the human cell.
And will not be abnormal continuously.

I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
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Smear Test Can Results Come Back Normal Or Will They Always Be Abnormal ?

Brief Answer: No, not always abnormal Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question, I understand your concern. Smear test will come positive only in case of current outbreak and when HSV2 virus infects the human cell. And will not be abnormal continuously. I hope your query is clear now. Thanks and regards Dr Diwashish biswas