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ohpleaseno
I was at a party over the weekend when a girl bit my arm but didn't break the skin as far as I can tell. She is known to have herpes. Is it possible that I could contract it from her biting my arm?
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feelingundone
Short answer is no. No need to be worried at all.
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ohpleaseno
Thank you. Was honestly in a state of panic over this.
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