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A member asked:

My cousin has a cold sore.soon after he touched it.he touched my arm can get infected.he only touched for a few seconds and i had no cuts?

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

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No worry: This virus will not be spread to your arm.

Answered 3/10/2016

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Very unlikely: Also you probably already have the virus. Most people have it but only a few of them get any symptoms.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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