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Active coldsore. drop of spit falls on bag, the handle of bag touches spit, i touch the handle of bag, then touch my mouth.risk of contracting herpes?
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That could happen: Was it your spit or someone else's ? If you already have a cold sore on your mouth then you already have one. Fresh moist spit?
Answered 3/10/2014
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