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I had an outbreak of herpes in may.my gyno tested me for hiv & syphilis-it was negative. why are symptoms of herpes-hiv the same? should i be worried?
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Genital herpes: Is caused by a virus. You may find that this will be helped by taking a supplement of the amino acid lysine. I suggest that you research this for yourself.
Answered 10/3/2014
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