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No sex in a year had a breakout. dermo took cottonball sample said it was herpes 2. how is this possible? the breakout only lasted 2 days
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Herpes: Herpes break outs can be very frustrating. Herpes type two, also formerly known as "genital" herpes, if it happens too often can not only be treated with medications, but there is a way to suppress the break outs with a low dose medication. Your sexual partner should also be tested for herpes to make sure they are not at risk of a new infection. Everything we know about herpes now has changed.
Answered 3/29/2013
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