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Lately everytime my husband kisses me on my mouth, i get a cold sore. does this mean he has been unfaithful and carrying herpes?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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If you have sore...: You are positive for herpes. Not him. 75% of americans have the herpes simplex or hsv 1 virus....Formerly known as "oral herpes'. If you are having so frequent outbreaks your physician should know this so that you can be medicated and perhaps break the outbreak cycle.

Answered 4/11/2013

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A member asked:

Lately everytime my husband kisses me on my mouth, i get a cold sore. does this mean he has been unfaithful and carrying herpes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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