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If my boyfriend has a blister cold sore and kissed me on the cheek/forehead/tip of nose, is it likely to get the virus? i washed my face when i got home?

Q: if my boyfriend has a blister cold sore and kissed me on the cheek/forehead/tip of nose, is it likely to get the virus? i washed my face when i got home?

: Yes, it is possible. However, most people have been infected with HSV-1 at your age but they do not have outbreak.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it is possible. However, most people have been infected with HSV-1 at your age but they do not have outbreak.

Answered 10/7/2022

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A member asked:

If my boyfriend has a blister cold sore and kissed me on the cheek/forehead/tip of nose, is it likely to get the virus? i washed my face when i got home?

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