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Any ideas on if when it burns it means the virus is active and therefore more likely to be spread?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Herpes Simplex?: A cold sore is a lesion w blisters (lip, chin, cheek, nostril & sometimes mouth) which causes burning, pain & itching. It is teaming w Herpes Simplex virus. However, due to viral shedding, herpes virus can be transmitted even when there are not active lesions.

Answered 10/31/2015

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