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How you get a cold sore--from kissing?
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One possibility: If the cold sore is from the herpetic virus it is contagious. I would not kiss anyone with a cold sore. If you get cold sores, see your dentist or doctor for a diagnosis and advice first.
Answered 9/28/2016
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