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How can someone know if they are shedding if they only get cold sores not very.often. and my test came back i had 1 and 2?

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Dr. Robert Bader answered

Specializes in Dermatology

HSV : It is well known that persons can shed the hsv virus when there are no signs of infection. Therefore, there is no way of knowing when one is shedding the virus, which can be contagious to others.

Answered 4/23/2017

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