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How to tell if i am infected with herpes?
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Your doctor can test: you. It appears like a blister which causes burning, pain & itching. It is filled with fluid that is teaming with the Herpes Simplex virus.
Answered 7/24/2014
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Test you: There is a good and common blood test to determine if you have been exposed to either of the common herpes viruses.
Answered 7/23/2014
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