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Can i give my partner oral and kiss him when i don't have a cold sore? is it safe to give him oral and kiss him when i don't have a cold sore? help
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Herpes simplex: It is highly probable that your partner has already been infected with Herpes simplex virus, and if so, the chance of your giving him anything are minimal. You can, however, shed virus in your secretions despite the absence of visible lesions.
Answered 7/29/2014
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