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Oral herpes on back of tongue, what are the signs?

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Dr. Kenneth Van Stralen answered

Ulcerated lesions: Small ulcerated lesions that take about 10 days to heal are indicative of hsv. See your dentist or physician for confirmation.

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Answered 9/16/2013

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