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If you had been getting cold sores ever since you were a child, is that herpes virus?
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Very likely.: If you've been getting cold sores from a very early age, this is a herpes virus, and you probably got it from a relative while sharing drinks, foods, utensils or kisses! it's very common.
Answered 7/4/2018
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