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How to know if i have herpes or am i being paranoid?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Easy answer: Please go to your doc and have him/her examine you. Genital herpes manifests in little sores in the genital area, the anus, or even other parts of the body. Peace and good health.

Answered 4/13/2014

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