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Can you pass oral herpes simplex 1 even without having a outbreak?
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Yes: While is much more common to occur with symptomatic lesions, it can occur with no visible symptoms or lesions as well. However it is much less likely.
Answered 4/3/2019
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No: Contamination can only occur with active lesions.
Answered 10/28/2018
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