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My gf got cold and sore on her lips i made a blood test after 25 days and came out igg+ve igm -ve could she transmit disease to me or viceversa?

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Yes: Cold sores are due to the herpes virus and this can be transmitted by kissing or contact with the cold sore.

Dr Mutnick agreed

Answered 1/24/2018

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