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Would it be hard to catch a coldsore from sharing a drink with someone without an active outbreak?
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Probably: Unfortunately herpes simplex can be transmitted from someone without an active outbreak but would be more likely to do this by mouth to mouth contact. However there is no guarantee other modes of transmission won't occur.
Answered 3/7/2018
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