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Basically if you ever got a coldsore, your infected with herpes, is that true?
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Yes: If you have ever had a cold sore you are infected with herpes virus most likely type 1. If you rarely get an outbreak there is a medicine that you can take when you feel it coming on for only one day that will make it heal faster. Ask your doctor about it.
Answered 1/2/2014
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