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In what way can a child get herpes simplex virus 1?
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From a kiss.: A cold sore is another name for a herpes sore. Most children i see with their first episode of herpes are about 2 years old. It is usually from being kissed by a parent or relative with the active infection, within the prior 2 weeks.
Answered 1/26/2014
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