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A member asked:

Freaking out; my girlfriend performed oral on me yesterday and did not have a cold sore but she had one 5 months ago am i at risk?

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Cold sores: It is unlikely that the herpes virus was transmitted unless your girlfriend had an active coldsore on her mouth. If you want to avoid being exposed I suggest you use a condom.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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