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A member asked:

Can you give/get herpes from a cold sore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: Yes-especially if you engage in oral sex or touch your lips and then the genitals.

Answered 12/30/2012

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If my girlfriend has a cold sore on her mouth and gives me oral sex will I get herpes on my penis?

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If i get cold sores and my partner who has a cold sore gives me oral sex, would i get genital herpes?

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Can i give my girlfriend genital herpes if i get cold sores and give her oral sex, but don't have a cold sore at the time? And if i give her cold sores, and she gives me oral sex, can I get genital herpes?

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I have herpes simplex virus (cold sores) since I was very little. Every time I give my kids a kiss on the cheek (I never kiss on the month) I usually get a cold sore half the time. No warning. How likely is it to get a cold sore on your cheek?

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How likely is giving my girlfriend herpes through a cold sore?

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