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Can you get herpes if someone with a sore on their lip kisses you on the cheek?

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Dr. Clifton Schermerhorn answered

Probably not, but: Probably not, but it is not a good idea to do this...Probably more likely transmitted with mucous to mucous membrane contact...Best to avoid all but absolute mandatory contact with lesions until well healed..

Answered 8/25/2012

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A member asked:

Can you get herpes if someone with a sore on their lip kisses you on the cheek?

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Dr. Clifton Schermerhorn answered

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