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I recently got my first cold sore this week, possible to only have it once?
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Herpes: First thing to know about herpes is that the infection is permanent. Having a sore is a good thing only as far as now you know where you may be contagious. Contagiousness, however, can be high when you don't have a sore and low when you have a sore and vice versa. 90% of those with herpes do not have outbreaks but can still be contagious.
Answered 11/28/2017
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