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Ive been getting cold sores since i was little, do i have herpes? i've never kissed anyone or had sex

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Join the majority: Most people acquire this virus as children, usually from their mothers. Only a few have symptoms. Most are not aware that they carry it. The most common trigger of symptoms is UV sunlight. Any fever or irritation can do it. The best management is to swallow 2 valacyclovir 1 gram tabs at prodrome, the very first tingling before an attack. This is perfectly safe. Sometimes it is taken daily to preve

Answered 7/9/2017

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