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How can you get herpes and how fast does it spread?
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Herpes simplex: This virus is almost entirely transmitted by intimate contact although there is some data suggesting very close airborne transmission can occur. From time of exposure to onset of symptoms is about 3 days.
Answered 10/30/2015
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