$49 Screening for Herpes Simplex Virus (I/II, IgG)

Dallas Related Herpes Facts

• Herpes is a STD caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2)
• Male-to-female transmission is more efficient than female-to-male transmission.
• One in five Dallas Residents have genital herpes (yet at least 80 percent of those with herpes are unaware they have it).

How common is herpes in Dallas, Tx?

Medical research shows the Dallas, Tx herpes rate is approximately equivalent to national statistics. Young white adults have shown to be the fastest growing demographic over the past 20 years.

What does herpes look like on a woman/man?

The symptoms of genital herpes vary greatly from person to person, with many people having no noticeable symptoms (asymptomatic).

Symptoms: 

• usually develop within 2 to 20 days after contact
• may be so mild it goes unnoticed
• in the first attack sometimes causes visible sores
• last between 10 – 21 days
• swollen lymph glands 
• painful inflamed blisters develop around infected area
• headache
• muscle ache
• fever  
• vaginal or penis discharge
• infection of the urethra causing a burning sensation during urination
• a burning sensation in the genitals
• lower back pain
• small red bumps may appear in the genital area following earlier symptoms, later developing into painful blisters, which crust over, form a scab, and heal

What is involved in testing for herpes?

ANY LAB TEST NOW® North Dallas uses a simple blood test to determine contraction of herpes simplex (I/II, IgG). No appointment, identification or doctors note is needed. The visit is confidential and results are ready within 24-48hrs.

Does ANY LAB TEST NOW® North Dallas offer anonymous herpes testing?

Yes.  ANY LAB TEST NOW® ensures anonymous and confidential STD testing for all individuals. The only people who will know you came to get tested or what your results are is who you tell.