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Have an ulcer on the upper inner lip of mouth, doctor believes a herpes virus, this makes me feel dirty, have had no sexual contact for over 3 years?

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

No worries: Even the cleanest people in the world get Herpes type 1 on the lips. Many kids have it, too. It's part of mankind (and womankind). No worries.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/10/2015

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A member asked:

Have an ulcer on the upper inner lip of mouth, doctor believes a herpes virus, this makes me feel dirty, have had no sexual contact for over 3 years?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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