A member asked:

I m nt under medication. i jst apply manuka honey. my friend got herpes after few day i have one.we dont even kiss.is ths forever? i m worried

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes and no: Oral herpes is extremely common; most adults test positive for it. Once you get it, like all viruses in the herpes family, it stays in your body forever. However, most people get an initial outbreak & never get it again, or only get outbreaks when under stress. For the few with frequent outbreaks drugs can help. Using topical melissa oil can be very helpful. See http://tinyurl.com/k4rcly5

Answered 11/24/2014

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