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What is percentage chance of getting hsv from kissing someone who had zero visible evidence of cold sores?

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Pretty small: If there are no vesicles or any lesion s visible the chances are pretty small.

Answered 11/26/2012

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Minimal.: If there isno visible evidence of cold sores, no breakage in the skin and no open wounds, it is perfectly safe to kiss someone.

Answered 8/28/2012

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Hard to tell.: If the sores just went away than the possibility of infection is still relatively high as the virus can still be present and active. Usually dissipates after another 7 days when the sore is gone.

Answered 3/26/2013

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