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Western blot test for herpes timing10/21/2023 People being evaluated or treated for genital herpes should be screened for: Genital herpes, particularly recently-acquired infection, can increase the risk of HIV acquisition and transmission Footnote 6 Footnote 7 Footnote 8 Footnote 9 Footnote 10. Screen anyone who presents with STBBI risk factors and treat as appropriate to prevent transmission and reinfection. Screening for STBBIs varies by age, gender, sex, medical and sexual history. In pregnant persons with confirmed HSV-2, there is insufficient evidence to support routine testing to detect viral shedding Footnote 3 Footnote 4 Footnote 5. There is insufficient evidence to support screening during pregnancy when neither risk factors nor a history of genital lesions are identified Footnote 4 Footnote 5. Healthcare providers should routinely inquire about any history of signs and symptoms that may suggest genital herpes. Screening for HSV is not recommended in people with no history of anogenital lesions Footnote 1 Footnote 2 Footnote 3. Recommended specimens and tests in symptomatic people.For more information, refer to the Canadian Paediatric Society Position Statement about the prevention and management of neonatal herpes simplex virus infections. Note: This guide provides minimal information about neonatal herpes. Screening and diagnostic testing guidance for the genital herpes.
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