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Could you die from herpes labialis which is caused by the herpes simplex virus.?
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In general: In an immunocompetent host (a person with a healthy immune system), a herpes simplex infection is not accepted as a disease process that causes significant mortality (deaths) or morbidity (health related hardships).
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