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Can sex cause cold sores?
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Yes - oral sex: One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases situations that can occur is the transmission of herpes related cold sores to the genital area.
Answered 10/13/2012
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Yes: Cold sore is the recurrence of herpes after initial infection. The most common cause of cold sore is the stress. Sex activity can induce stress and hormone change which both contribute to occurence of cold sores.
Answered 12/9/2013
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