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How would you know if someone has oral herpes?
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Look for a cold sore: The only way to know without actually asking someone if they are infected with hsv is to look for a cold sore on their lip.
Answered 7/12/2012
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Depends: Either a blood test, or you'll see the get the same sore in the same spot, just a few days after getting tingling there.
Answered 10/3/2016
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