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A member asked:

Can you tell me if i could kiss my girlfriend with a cold sore?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cold sores: Don't know if she is the one with the cold sore or if you are. Cold sores are contagious. So, kissing might not be the best idea.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2014

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