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A member asked:

Female positive hsv culture; but no sores; so should anybody worry?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not much: The only time its really relavent is if you are pregnant and delivering and have an outbreak. Otherwise its just an aggravation.

Answered 7/20/2012

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