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cold sore
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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This discussion is related to how long does it take to have symptoms?.
COMMUNITY LEADER
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
Aj
i don't think i have it yet but my bf does. so i'm just afraid that i might get it from him.
COMMUNITY LEADER
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
AJ
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