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A member asked:
If i have hsv1 (cold sores) on my lip, can i still pass it to other parts of my body myself or have i built antibodies to prevent this from happening??
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Yes: Herpes viruses can be spread from one site with active sores to other sites, especially in patients with weak or compromised immune system
Answered 9/4/2020
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