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Can You Kiss with Herpes? Understanding Transmission and Prevention

What is herpes? The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a highly contagious virus that causes a lifelong infection. There are two main types of HSV: HSV-1: Primarily causes oral herpes, resulting in cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth. However, it can also cause genital herpes through oral-genital contact. HSV-2: Mainly causes genital herpes, […]

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