Figure 1. Pathogenesis of Primary HSV ... - Quest Diagnostics

Figure 1. Pathogenesis of Primary HSV-2 Infection

Day 0 (Exposure)

Day 7

Day 14

Day 21

Lesions appear: day 2 to 14, usually day 4 to 7 (Virus is detectable by viral culture or PCR when lesions are present.)

Lesions heal: day 18 to 26

Seroconversion (HSV-2 IgG antibodies develop): week 2 through 12

This figure was developed by Quest Diagnostics based in part on references 7 and 8. It is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. A physician's test selection and interpretation, diagnosis, and patient management decisions should be based on his/her education, clinical expertise, and assessment of the patient.

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