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Bella
07/22/08
Category: Getting Tested

Is there a test to find out if you have Herpes 1 or 2?

Are all cold sores, fever blisters Herpes? I just spoke with my brother, whose son has Herpes, and he said all lip blisters are Herpes. I would like to know if there is a test that will determin if you have the virus or not, and if they can determin which one you have if you do have it.

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