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Can you tell me is herpes simplex 1 only oral herpes like cold sores?
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Herpes Simplex 1: Is the type normally associated with cold sores. However, to a lesser frequency - cold sores can be caused by herpes simplex virus 2 and genital lesions can be caused by herpes simplex virus 1.
Answered 3/25/2014
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