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Herpes simplex 1
Herpes simplex 1 viral infection is very common in children and presents with mouth infection, with fever, eating difficulty, and drooling. The children get better, but the virus stays dormant in the area causing recurrent fever blisters in later life.
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Could herpes simplex one become genital herpes?
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If you have herpes simplex one and you have a genital outbreak how often will they usually recur?
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Herpes simplex one on head of my penis? Not sure who gave it to me, but should I confront the one with cold sore?
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Could you give some one herpes simplex 1 if you don't have a cold sore/fever blister?
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Where do I get tested for herpes simplex 1?
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Please help! what is the cause of herpes simplex 1?
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Can you tell me is having herpes simplex 1 serious?
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For how long can herpes simplex 1 live outside body?
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Could you compare and contrast herpes simplex 1 vs 2?
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If i tested positive for herpes simplex 1, what to do?
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So the bf has herpes simplex 1, what are my risks from this?
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My boyfriend has herpes simplex 1, how easy is it to contract it from him?
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My boyfriend has herpes simplex 1, how much at risk am I of contracting it?
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What can I do if my boyfriend has herpes simplex 1, how at risk am i of contracting it?
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How accurate is serology for herpes simplex 1 and 2?
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Can I have gotton herpes simplex 1 orally, but not genitally?
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Can you still live a normal sexual life with herpes simplex 1?
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How/why is herpes simplex 2 considered worse than herpes simplex 1?
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I have herpes simplex 1. How likely is it that i will to infect a partner?
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I was wondering what are some public safety precautions for herpes simplex 1?
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I have herpes simplex 1. Will i be able to kiss someone without infecting them?
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For how long will you get herpes simplex 1 after you have been exposed to it (had sex with someone with it)?
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What are my chances of getting herpes simplex 1 from oral from someone who hasn't ever had an outbreak, but does have it? He got tested
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I have herpes simplex 1. What does herpes on tongue look like?
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Is it true that herpes simplex 1 contagious without an outbreak?
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Do you know are HPV and herpes simplex 1 and 2 related conditions?
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I was wondering what are my daily treatment options for herpes simplex 1 and 2?
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Could you tell me what are my daily treatment options for herpes simplex 1 and 2?
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