A 41-year-old member asked:
i bit my lip and now have a sore because of that. it is not a herpes outbreak. can i orally pass herpes through skin contact with that sore?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered
36 years experience Dentistry
Not usually: You will not pass on herpes just from biting your lip unless you are having an active outbreak at the same time. However sometimes trauma can trigger an outbreak.
Answered on Jan 31, 2016
Dr. Martin Hirsch answered
49 years experience Dentistry
No: You cannot pass herpes without a herpetic lesion. You can contract herpes through that open wound though.
Answered on Jul 29, 2015
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Dr. Robert Jackson answered
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Probably: This is probably cheilitis. Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
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Not herpes: To be sure you understand: HSV2 is the virus, not the disease. Genital herpes can be caused by either HSV1 or 2, but HSV2 infrequently infects the mou ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
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Not herpes: Herpes doesn't cause lip twitching. And unless you caught oral herpes at the same time you acquired your genital HSV2 infection, it is unlikely you ha ... Read More
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Cox answered
45 years experience Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Minimal: It sounds like your lesion has healed. Clean his mouth well and watch for any signs of cold sores. Medication may help any outbreak. Preventive meds c ... Read More
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