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A friend of mine was diagnosed with the herpes 9yrs ago and only had one breakout does that mean that she doesn't have it anymore or she still have it?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

No: Herpes lives in the nerves of the area affected. Because this person has been fortunate to only have one outbreak. Does not mean no longer infected.

Answered 1/9/2013

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A member asked:

A friend of mine was diagnosed with the herpes 9yrs ago and only had one breakout does that mean that she doesn't have it anymore or she still have it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

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