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I have the ending stages of a cole sore. it is passed the crusting stage and kinda barely there on my lip!! is it contagious then?
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You are: always contagious even your sore healed.
Answered 9/9/2014
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Likely not: Generally once a cold sore has crusted over it becomes non infections. From your description it sounds like it has almost resolved. If you are concerned about passing it on refrain from contact until the symptoms have completely resolved.
Answered 9/9/2014
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