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Do cold sores mean you have herpes?

SteadyWillow50 · 1d ago · 0 upvotes
A bit anxious about this one. Does getting cold sores mean you have herpes? My understanding is cold sores are HSV-1 and extremely common, but I would love a clear answer.

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Alex (Labisan)1d ago

Welcome. The two things worth knowing early: it is very common, and it is far more preventable than most people realise.

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