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What's the difference between expose to herpes and infected with herpes?
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Exposure / infection: Exposed means you came in contact with someone who had herpes. An exposure doesn't always lead to an infection. Infection is when the virus has attacked your body and you have signs/symptoms of infection (such as a cold sore or genital herpes).
Answered 1/8/2015
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