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Herpes viral culture of lesion

Overview Risks Results
Alternative Names:
Culture - herpes simplex virus; Herpes simplex virus culture
Normal Values:
No growth is normal.
What abnormal results mean:
Abnormal results may indicate active infection with herpes simplex virus or asymptomatic viral shedding.

Herpes genitalis (genital herpes simplex) is an additional condition under which the test may be performed.

Viral lesion culture
Viral lesion culture
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