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I didnt realize i was getting a cold sore and kissed my 1 year old nephew on the cheek. part of my lip feels a little raised but never opens or forms a vesiclehow probable is it tht i passed him hsv?

Q: i didnt realize i was getting a cold sore and kissed my 1 year old nephew on the cheek. part of my lip feels a little raised but never opens or forms a vesiclehow probable is it tht i passed him hsv?

: Since a "one year old" is commonly touching his face and inserting fingers into his mouth, transmission of HSV I is possible. Ask your pediatrician for guidance for treatment of active lesions.

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Since a "one year old" is commonly touching his face and inserting fingers into his mouth, transmission of HSV I is possible. Ask your pediatrician for guidance for treatment of active lesions.

Answered 11/3/2022

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A member asked:

I didnt realize i was getting a cold sore and kissed my 1 year old nephew on the cheek. part of my lip feels a little raised but never opens or forms a vesiclehow probable is it tht i passed him hsv?

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