Chloe, a 13-year-old girl, has herpes simplex 1 on her lip. She asks the school nurse if the virus is contagious. The best answer from the school nurse is:
1. "Yes, it is contagious for at least one week.".
2. "No, the virus is dormant in your body and is not contagious.".
3. "Yes, but it is past the incubation period once you see it on your skin, so it is no longer contagious.".
4. "No, the virus occurs because of poor hygiene.".
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1. Herpes simplex 1 is contagious for at least one week after the outbreak occurs.
2. The virus may be dormant, but it is contagious.
3. It remains contagious after eruption.
4. The virus is not linked to poor hygiene.
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