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Noticed a spot last night on my lip that may be a cold sore in the making ( no blister, just slight red). had touched the area and didn't think to wash my hands, had a bowel movment a short time later. could that trigger anal herpes?

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A member asked:

Noticed a spot last night on my lip that may be a cold sore in the making ( no blister, just slight red). had touched the area and didn't think to wash my hands, had a bowel movment a short time later. could that trigger anal herpes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Hammer answered

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