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Do i have herpes of the tongue/mouth and if so how do i get rid of it?
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Culture: Oral herpes is common and can be diagnosed with blood test or culture. Antiherpetic medicines can help eradicate a lesion but will not cure you of the disease. Good luck.
Answered 1/1/2013
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