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What to do if i have a cold sore inside my mouth does it mean i have herpes?
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Possibly : Cold sores are frequently caused by herpes simplex virus. Lysine frequently suppresses this virus to eliminate symptoms- possibly permanently.
Answered 10/9/2013
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