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A member asked:
I had a mask on and my friend kissed my mouth on mask on actual lips can i get herpes that way?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It would be extremely rare to catch herpes from kissing somebody with a mask on. There would only be a slight risk if you happen to have open sores, or cuts on your lips and mouth
Answered 3/29/2023
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