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Have a cold sore i touched it then minutes later touched my thigh but i was wearing tracksuit bottoms. am i at risk of getting cold sores on my thigh?
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No: Normal skin without a cut or abrasion is unlikely to contract herpes virus (cold sore). However, mucous membranes such as the mouth or lips, nose, or genitalia are very susceptible to herpes virus infection.
Answered 8/11/2014
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