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Can irritated taste buds be caused by herpes simplex?

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Dr. Stephen Metzinger answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

HSV1, HPV, HSV2: Yes. If suspicious get tested. Do the right thing.

Answered 2/5/2014

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Possible : It's one of the signs , if there are no other reasons to cause the irritated taste buds like spicy foods or dental appliances with sharp edges etc.., get tested if that is the case..

Answered 2/6/2014

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