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A member asked:

Could i get a cold sore on vagina through spit?

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Yes: If someone with an active cold sore, which is a form of herpes, he is shedding virus and can pass it thorough saliva.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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