A member asked:

Can u get herpes frm sharing a cigarette while u have a cut on ur tongue w/ someone who has herpes2 in mouth, genital but don't have any sores rite now?

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Herpes: Asymptomatic shedding is when a person's body produces virus without them showing any signs of disease. In other words, it is when a person is contagious even though they have no signs or symptoms of infection.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2023

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Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered

Yes: The absence of actual sores is no guarantee that the person is not shedding virus. In other words, a person can be contagious even if they don't have actual sores.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/2/2015

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A member asked:

Can u get herpes frm sharing a cigarette while u have a cut on ur tongue w/ someone who has herpes2 in mouth, genital but don't have any sores rite now?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

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