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Extremely scared that i might have herpes and that i'm not active but i have done things with a guy and i'm scared because i have cold sores
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I do not understand: If you have cold sores you have herpes...herpes simplex 1. That does not mean that you have genital herpes- herpes simplex 2. IF you are scared, see your doctor for more information. That should help a lot.
Answered 10/4/2016
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