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I was recently diagnosed with genital herpes through a blood test. is it possible that i contracted it orally and only had one breakout in 3 years?

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Possible: Please discuss this issue with your doctor at your next visit. God forbid the breakouts become an issue, there is treatment to address that.

Dr Williams agreed

Answered 4/9/2014

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