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Hi i was wondering if someone has cold sore but doesn't have an outbreak if you share drinks/ saliva in drink with them can you catch cold sores?
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Yes: the most common cause of "cold sore" is herpes virus. The virus can be transmitted by sharing drinks, utensils, or exposure to saliva. These behaviors should be avoiding and frequent hand-washing be practiced to avoid infecting others.
Answered 5/11/2015
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