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How do you know if someone has oral herpes, if he has no sore?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No way: Unfortunately there is no other way without asking them. But over 80% of the human population has oral herpes- most get it from their parents or friends from sharing things such as spoons, cans of soda, etc.

Dr Rao and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/6/2013

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No way to know: Many folks have oral herpes without knowing. The only way for you to be sure is to ask.

Answered 7/28/2012

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