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Can i get any std other than herpes type 1 from kissing? no bleeding, open, cuts were in my mouth. open mouth deep kissing encounter with stranger

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Be careful: You may not have sores or lesions but your kissing partner may have. There are may ways to transmit STDs.

Answered 3/16/2017

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No STD risk: No need for worry here. Kissing is not a risk for any STD. Even oral herpes due to HSV1 isn't considered an STD.

Answered 3/16/2017

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