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Why does my leg hurt when i have a herpes outbreak? do i need to treat if i'm not sexual active. is it normal to have a outbreak a couple times a year

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Herpes outbreaks: It is possible to have herpes outbreaks few times a year. You did not specify that which part of your leg hurts when you have outbreak

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 7/18/2015

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