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I have a cold sore inside my nose. am i contagious only around the site of the cold sore, or around my mouth as well? do i need to replace my toothbrush and lip balms ive used while i have a sore in my nose?
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If it is a cold sore, that is herpes infection, you can transmit it even if there are no lesions. You do not need to change your tooth brush etc. as you already have the virus. Herpes virus live in the body for the rest of the life of the infected person, even when there are no lesions.
Answered 12/12/2022
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