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Could herpes simplex a occur inside the mouth?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Are you referring to: Herpes simplex 1 (a?). Yes, lesions could occur in the mouth.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 1/17/2014

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