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10 days ago i had herpatic gingivostomatitis. i saw my doctor and was prescribed acyclovir. i'm a virgin, never kissed anyone. why did this happen?
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Common in children: Herpetic gingiva stomatitis is caused by Herpes virus type 1.It commonly causes what is called fever blisters and is commonly seen in pediatric age group as well.The same virus lays dormant and under some conditions causes recurrence of cold sores and can sometimes cause infection inside the mouth in the gunms and mucus membranes and tongue.Gingivo stamatitis
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