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Could i give my girlfriend cold sores?
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Yes: Cold sores are viral and are contagious. The virus is active and can be passed on just before and after the cold sore lesion show up. If your girlfriend has developed an immunity to the virus then she probably won't develop a cold sore when exposed to the virus.
Answered 12/11/2013
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