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Can a cold be transmitted through sexual intercourse?

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Yes: The viruses that cause colds are spread through secretions of the mouth, nose and upper airways. The close contact during intercourse provides a lot of opportunity for the transfer of these secretions from an infected person to someone who is not infected.

Answered 2/23/2013

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