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A member asked:
Hello, my cold sore scab fell off on its own and i kissed my boyfriend. what are the risks of him already developing a cold sore? esp on his chin
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Herpes: Risks are low but unknown at this point. Your friend likely has contracted HSV from another source as a child as you and majority of population have.
Answered 2/23/2015
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