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- Herpes simplex type 1 A herpes virus that causes cold sores and fever blisters in and around the mouth. Here is a depiction of a…
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- Traditional Chinese medicine The current name for an ancient system of health care from China. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based…
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