Thank you for writing. Genital herpes is one of the most common STIs and there is no cure but with medication and a healthy lifestyle, outbreaks can be minimal. Some people can go years with an outbreak. Stress is a part of normal life but maintaining it in a healthy way can really help stave off an outbreak.
A CBC is a general blood panel test done to evaluate overall health. Various conditions are looked for including leukemia, iron, anemia, infections and several others. A detailed CBC panel can show the virus but generally only if it is specifically looked for. However, doctors and labs vary so we can't say if it will show up in your test. Since you know you have it, it may not be asked for.
I'm not sure why you have to tell your parents why you have this infection - there is no need to tell anyone other than a sexual partner or a health care provider.
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Susan
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Hello Anon
Thank you for writing. Genital herpes is one of the most common STIs and there is no cure but with medication and a healthy lifestyle, outbreaks can be minimal. Some people can go years with an outbreak. Stress is a part of normal life but maintaining it in a healthy way can really help stave off an outbreak.
A CBC is a general blood panel test done to evaluate overall health. Various conditions are looked for including leukemia, iron, anemia, infections and several others. A detailed CBC panel can show the virus but generally only if it is specifically looked for. However, doctors and labs vary so we can't say if it will show up in your test. Since you know you have it, it may not be asked for.
I'm not sure why you have to tell your parents why you have this infection - there is no need to tell anyone other than a sexual partner or a health care provider.
June 18, 2019 - 3:37pmBest,
Susan
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