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A member asked:
I have herpes. not sure which one. i caught it genital, guy had sore on his lips. caught it at 6/2013, painful month for me. returned but anal. why?
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Two herpes: There are two herpes viruses. If you have herpes in two spots you most likely have both herpes. You need the blood tests!
Answered 2/20/2014
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