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I had herpes 7 days ago, on my lip & in my mouth, i've been applying a creme and taking a medicine; can they still be active? are they contageous?
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Yes: As long as fresh lesions are present you are definitely contagious! even with crusts, so be careful. It can take 2 weeks for lesions to dry up and go away.
Answered 3/15/2013
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