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I had a cold sore last month is it still contagious ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Oral herpes: Once healing is complete -- usually within 2 weeks -- contagiousness is minimal. However, it is possible to transmit the virus when no sores are present -- much less common, but still possible.

Answered 9/17/2020

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