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Is it possible to only have herpes inside the urethra?

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Herpes simplex: Yes it is possible that this is the only symptomatic area in which recurrences are happening, but the virus may be resident in other areas of the body.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/24/2017

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