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

Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2021

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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 ?

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (3 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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj