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How long would it until it is safe to kiss after a cold sore?
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See below: Herpes simplex virus 1transmission can occur with no visible lesions due to subclinical or asymptomatic shedding of the virus. In fact transmission occurs more commonly during asymptomatic shedding. Therefore if your partner gets cold sores, unfortunately there is no time when there is no risk of transmission.
Answered 12/9/2013
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