What is Herpes?
9. Diagnosis
In many cases, a brief physical exam is enough for a doctor to reach a diagnosis. They might also want to ask you questions about your symptoms, and also ask you questions about your lifestyle choices. Tests can be performed if the doctor wants more information to confirm the diagnosis.
One such test is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, which allows experts to test your DNA for signs of the virus. Your doctor may also want to take scrapings of the infected tissues so they can be examined. A blood sample may also be taken so experts can look for the antibodies that help to fight the virus.
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