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Can i transmit oral herpes through oral sex even if i am not breaking out?
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Yes.: Viral shedding from the skin has been documented even when there are no visible lesions.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Yes: You can still be infective. Usually you are infective several days before you will see lesions on yourself. Becareful and consciencious.
Answered 2/8/2015
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