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Can i swim in a public pool with open herpes sores?
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Yes: People likely swim in swimming pools while having new herpes sores, all over the world. Fortunately, there doesn't seem to be any news reports of outbreaks of herpes related to swimming in pools.
Answered 7/31/2015
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