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If you kiss somebody with herpes and you don't have any symptoms for 6 months ? should i worry about ?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably not: But some of are carriers. You can get a blood test if it worries you.

Answered 10/15/2013

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No: You should not worry about it because you may not have any problems from it as not everyone catches herpes with a kiss. It is only with prolonged close contact that you can catch this infection. Moreover your body's immune system can control most infections and prevent them from establishing in your body.

Answered 10/15/2013

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most likely no: The chance of getting herpes 6 months after being exposed to it is very rare. However, the virus that causes herpes may live in your skin for a very long time. So is it possible after 6 months? Yes but very very unlikely.

Answered 10/22/2013

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