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My doctor told me i have a viral throat infection that caused bumps on my throat, does that mean herpes?
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Bumps or sores?: Most throat infections start off as a viral infection. However he may be talking about herpes if the are ulcers. It's hard to tell without seeing them.
Answered 12/8/2012
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