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Can herpes be transmitted by a kiss ? just a "peck" no saliva was exchanged. just lip to lip contact with neither of us having an outbreak.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Probably not.: if you're asking if it is theoretically possible, then of course the answer is yes. In reality, though, it would be very rare to become infected with herpes from the interaction you described. Good luck.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/24/2016

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A member asked:

Can herpes be transmitted by a kiss ? just a "peck" no saliva was exchanged. just lip to lip contact with neither of us having an outbreak.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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