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Is herpes and cold sores the same thing
A member asked:
Do you know are cold sores the same thing as oral herpes?
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A member asked:
Are oral herpes from oral sex and ulcers/cold sores the same thing? i'm not sure if i have them, but some people are saying all cold sores/ulcers are the same thing?
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A member asked:
Do you know if oral herpes from oral sex and ulcers/cold sores are the same thing?
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A member asked:
Can getting cold sores necessarily mean you have herpes?
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