The blood test for herpes (HSV) only tells us if your body has ever been exposed to the virus, not if you actually have herpes now. - Many people test positive because herpes is very common. - A positive test doesn’t tell us when you were exposed, where the infection might be, or if you’ll ever have symptoms. - It often causes unnecessary anxiety and stress. - There’s no treatment needed if you don’t have symptoms. You can take simple steps to protect yourself: - Use condoms or dental dams durin