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Can You Get Herpes From Public Toilets?
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Genital herpes - resources; Resources - genital herpes
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The following organizations are good resources for information on
- The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp054.cfm
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/STDFact-herpes.htm
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