Public HealthJune 9, 2026
Genital herpes tests are notoriously unreliable, but better ones are in the works
The best blood test for herpes is only available at a single lab. What would it take for that to change?
Stories by Lauren Schneider
Lauren Schneider is a freelance science journalist based in New York City. She earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from The University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree from the Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program at New York University. Her work has appeared in Texas Monthly, The Transmitter and more.