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Thanks for the reply. I actually got a biopsy done yesterday at the dermatologist, so I’ll see what the results are in 1-2 weeks. Still experiencing significant pain in my genital region. At this point I just want something to come back positive, herpes or not, so I can put all my energy into treating that one thing and eventually move on. I’d be interested in updates if you plan on getting tested at 6 months post exposure. This is my first encounter with a potentially serious medical issue and all of the misinformation out there is alarming. I wish there was a single source of truth for false negative rates for igg testing by weeks after exposure.

Curious if you guys have continued to get tested and what the results were? I was tested (Igg) 2, 6, 12, and 18 weeks post exposure. I did take acyclovir for 1-2 weeks during that time period. Not sure if that can influence test results. All results have come back negative, but I continue to experience blister like bumps on my shaft for periodic periods of time. They don’t burst but I do experience genital pain. No doctor has suggested a swab since they don’t burst. I’m likely going to get retested at 6 months. Everything I’ve read suggest 12/16 weeks should be sufficient, but I’m at a loss for what else to get tested for to get rid of the pain.