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Small pimpled watery sore on the penis, is this an infection?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Herpes?: If it looks like a small blister on top of red skin, it could be herpes.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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