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The virus actually lives in the spinal column when it's dormant (not showing break outs). It affects the top layers of the skin causing uncomfortable or pain full sores / blisters. The common types of herpes affect the mouth (cold sores / fever blisters) or the genitals (genital herpes).

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HSV Type I affects the oral cavity, primarily.

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