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cold sore

by mashimaro017, Apr 05, 2008 11:04PM

is it possible not to get infected with cold sore virus if i take antiviral medicine after exposure? how long does it take to have symptoms or outbreaks after exposure?

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by auntiejessi

, Apr 05, 2008 11:53PM

That's possible, but we don't have any studies backing this up. Have you ever been tested to see if you already have it? Most do, but only about 20-40% of those infected will ever have a cold sore.

AJ

by mashimaro017, Apr 06, 2008 12:28AM

i don't think i have it yet but my bf does. so i'm just afraid that i might get it from him.

by auntiejessi

, Apr 06, 2008 10:38AM

Well, you should test and find out if you have it. Ask your doc for a type specific IgG herpes blood test. That's the only way you'll know for sure.

Aj

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