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A member asked:

Is it possible for you to get a sore throat from kissing too much?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If a virus: Was transmitted through kissing - that is possible.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 12/24/2017

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