A member asked:

Can i catch herpes if someone has a cold sore on their cheek and you have cheek-to-cheek contact with that person. i have no lesions on my cheek.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes but relax: Most people your age already have this virus but do not know it. So you probably already have it. A blood test can tell. Most transmission occurs when virus is present in the absence of a sore. Most people who have it, and transmit it, have no symptoms. If you get a primary infection, the the sooner you are treated the better. Hours count. THe pills are very effective and safe.

Answered 8/31/2015

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