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title: "Herpes: Symptoms, Causes, Testing, and Treatment Options"
description: "Herpes is a common virus that causes recurring sores and shedding, often without symptoms. Get clear testing and treatment steps, plus no-referral care."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Herpes: Symptoms, Causes, Testing, and Treatment Options

> Herpes is a common virus that causes recurring sores and shedding, often without symptoms. Get clear testing and treatment steps, plus no-referral care.

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