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Swollen/sore gums r side, two canker sores (inside btm and on lip, r side), swollen lymph nodes rs, sore jaw. clinic says strep. 1st time o herpes?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Probably: Probably. Your doc should prescribe antiviral medication. See https://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-68/issue-4/247.pdf

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 4/14/2015

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