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Recurring herpes infection around lips

2017-12-20 16:04:47
In every 2-3 months, this herpes infection around lips happen to me. I used to take acivir (tab & ointment) as prescribed by one of the doc. But, I need permanent treatment. It takes a week time with or without medicine to cure.
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