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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?
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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.
Answered 11/1/2015
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