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A member asked:
Wat are fever blisters? wat do they look like .& where do u get them. and why do u get them?
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Herpes Simplex: Herpes simplex type 1, which is transmitted through oral secretions or sores on the skin, can be spread through kissing or sharing objects such as toothbrushes or eating utensils. In general, a person can only get herpes type 2 infection during sexual contact with someone who has a genital hsv-2 infection. It is important to know that both hsv-1 and hsv-2 can be spread even if sores are not presen.
Answered 12/10/2013
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