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If i have a cold sore on my mouth will it spread to my eyes or private parts if i touched my cold sore and then my eyes/privates after?
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Possibly: cold sores are caused by HSV1 and can be contagious. Genital herpes can also be transmitted. I would advise abstaining and getting a viral culture of your cold sore.
Answered 9/6/2015
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