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A member asked:
Can herpes be transmitted by a kiss ? just a "peck" no saliva was exchanged. just lip to lip contact with neither of us having an outbreak.
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Probably not.: if you're asking if it is theoretically possible, then of course the answer is yes. In reality, though, it would be very rare to become infected with herpes from the interaction you described. Good luck.
Answered 12/24/2016
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