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I have a cold sore and i went to the bathroom and i am afraid of transmitting the virus from my face to other parts of by body. can this happen?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Cold sore.: The virus comes from the inside. so it's doubtful you'd be able to transmit the virus to another part of the body.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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A member asked:

I have a cold sore and i went to the bathroom and i am afraid of transmitting the virus from my face to other parts of by body. can this happen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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