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My 2 year old son woke up this morning with what looks like a cold sore. he has a ped appt tomorrow but how can i tell for sure?

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Dr. Lee Hickok answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Herpes: Your peds can take a culture and maybe even a blood test.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/7/2013

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