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Had first cold sore in april , went away in may. 3 months later in sept had another , it healed after anti virals and just a week in between and another one next to scar of old one. why so frequent? is it possible? took valtrex again, feeling upset?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Recurrent outbreaks often are especially common in the first few weeks or months after a new HSV infection. Most likely this will settle down; most oral herpes recurs no more often than once or twice a year. If an outbreak was not tested to confirm virus type -- usually HSV1 for oral herpes -- do it now. If your infection is caused by HSV2, outbreaks might be more frequent. Good luck.

Answered 9/29/2023

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