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I got tested for stds and was told i encountered herpes and was not told what type i have? i have had protected sex only once before this test

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Ask: You should find out whether it's hsv-1 or hsv-2. Based on your low risk, it may just be hsv-1.

Answered 11/10/2013

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A member asked:

I got tested for stds and was told i encountered herpes and was not told what type i have? i have had protected sex only once before this test

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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