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Could i practice medicine if i'm positive for herpes simplex?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I know of no: Prohibition to practice medicine if a person has herpes simplex virus 1 or 2.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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