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How likely is it that if exposed to herpes for the 1st time it would take the whole 20 days to show symptoms?vs the typical 2-4 days?kissed my gf the day before the sores on my lip?
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Both possible. The incubation period for Herpes simplex virus infection ranges from 2 days to 2 weeks.
Answered 4/25/2021
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You already had it is my guess. If sites in lips are herpes. They can be other things you need to have checked out. Like syphilis. Go to STD clinic if possibility exists that you were exposed.
Answered 4/24/2021
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