While the genital herpes outbreak spreads throughout the U.S., testing for herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2) is not recommended for most people because of its debatable benefit.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted its final recommendation statement on serologic screening for genital herpes infections on February 14, 2023.
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Other than female sex, no factors predict development of long-lasting symptoms