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I have possible herpes sores only on hands and arms. had unprotected oral and vaginal sex about 3 weeks ago. can this be herpes? what should i do?

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Something else : It looks like something else ,herpes does not spread on extremities

Dr Goodpaster agreed

Answered 10/31/2017

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