A member asked:

I have a coldsore on my lip and it's been a while since iv had it, it's in the last scab stage. is it still contagious?

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Dr. Kayvon Javid answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Yes it is contagious. Herpes virus may be transferred even when you don't have any active lesion present.

Answered 12/10/2013

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