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It is estimated that 80% of the American population has been exposed to the virus; but is unknown how many have the virus (but it certainly would be greater than 50%). Many have no cold sores even after being infected. You may even have the virus now, but have no signs (asymptomatic). Go ahead and keep liking him.

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