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How likely is giving my girlfriend herpes through a cold sore?
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Herpes transmission: Pretty good chance. The active lesions, particularly early on, are filled with virus in the tissue fluids, and any area coming in contact with the cold sore (fingers, eyes, lips, genitals, etc) is at risk. Best to be careful.
Answered 5/21/2013
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