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Can you get genital herpes from someone with hsv-1 even if they don't have a cold sore?
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Asymptomatic Shed: Asymptomatic shedding refers to ability of some viruses to be present and transmissible without causing symptoms. Most studies suggest that 70% of herpes is transmitted by asymptomatic shedding of the herpes virus.
Answered 5/23/2013
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