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I had a cold sore and i need to know if i can kiss my girlfriend tomorrow. like can i at least kiss her on the cheek or will it still be the same?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Any contact with: a herpetic lesion could potentially cause the other person to become infected. Have your considered anti-viral medication?

Answered 2/11/2017

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