Will Herpes Show Up In Mmr Blood Test

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MMR effects cd4 count

Doctor,How long after having an MMR vaccination should one wait before testing the cd4 count? Is the previous questioner's response typical. Does this drop in count reflect a drop in the total amount of cd4 cells in the body or merely a...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I would wait about one month. Your other question is a good one. Although we don't know exactly, it is likely to be a redistribution, rather than failure of production, given the usual rise after immunization or certain infections.... Read more »

MMR /Flu shot/pnuemovax

dear dr. mark,I found out I am positive Oct. 10, but before that I had an MMR immunization. Would... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

MMR

hello doctor,a week before i knew that I am positive, I had an immunization of MMR, would that be... Read more »

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Herpes Drug That Lowers HIV Virus in Patients' Blood Does Not Reduce Transmission Rates, Study Finds

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herpes?

Posted by sadface, 4 Replies

How soon is TOO soon for a herpes blood test???

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Herpes?

Posted by sadface, 4 Replies

I have been reading a little on herpes. How soon can you get a blood test to see if you are caring the virus? When does it begin to show up? UG!
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Oral sex, OCD, and herpes

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Sup guys. 6 months ago I had my first sexual contact ever. A chick I know gave me head. there was no blood in her mouth or soars on my penis but anyways since I have OCD I obsess that she gave me something. I badgered her for a week and she says... Read more »

Syphilis and Herpes 1/2

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Anybody knows how accurate it is testing for Syphilis at 1 week after exposure.. I tested negative 7 days post exposure, I didn't get the typical 'chancre', but I'm still a little concerned.. since there are rare cases where you might have it... Read more »

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