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If you have the flu and a cold sore and accidentally cough on your underwear, will this cause you to have herpes on genitals?
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Unlikely BUT: I cant imagine how this situation could occur but I guess yes it is possible IF you cough on your underwear with an active cold sore, that the virus could be passed. Not IMPOSSIBLE....
Answered 8/23/2014
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