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What are the chances of getting herpes from very brief contact with lip?
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So so: There are no definative percentageson this.Hsv-1, the common cold sore virus, is very common and the majority of people have detectable antibodies. Everyone's immune system is different, and some people are more susceptible to developing cold sores.Genital herpes (hsv-2) is an std, and contact with the vaginal lip is another issue. To be safe avoid contact with any cold sore, and practice safe sex.
Answered 3/20/2013
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