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Is it possible to be exposed to herpes and not get the virus?

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Herpes simplex: Nothing is absolute. This would depend upon the manner in which one was exposed and what the viral load to which they were exposed was.

Dr Po and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Herpes: Yes. Of course. But, 90% of those infected do not have sores or outbreaks. The only way to test for herpes correctly is with blood tests.

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/3/2014

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