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Most people in their teens or above will have Herpes Simplex 1, which is oral herpes, often called “cold sores” and symptoms (blisters etc) occur in or around the mouth. Herpes Simplex 2, which is genital herpes, is not as frequent. About 20% of all Americans over 12 have this infection so it is certainly not uncommon.
