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Can i get herpes by someone handed me a cigerette if they have herpes ?

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Yes: If they have active lesions (cold sores), then yes, it is possible. It's transmitted from the fluid in those lesions. The fluid is filled with virus.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 8/5/2018

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