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My girlfriend and i both already get cold sores. can kissing when one of us has an outbreak cause the other to? we've both gotten cold sores since we were little.

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Dr. Sanober Butt answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Well : Well it is contagious and thus cautions should be taken to avoid contact while one is having an outbreak.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Kenneth Grossman answered

Yes: Outbreaks are very contagious. If the virus comes in contact with any mucous membrane such as mouth, eyes genitals, etc, it is transmissible !

Dr Kattuah and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/13/2019

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A member asked:

My girlfriend and i both already get cold sores. can kissing when one of us has an outbreak cause the other to? we've both gotten cold sores since we were little.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sanober Butt answered

Dr. Kenneth Grossman answered

Dr Kattuah and 3 doctors agreed

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