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Is it possible for a treated cold sore to still pass on herpes to another person?

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Yes: Blister stage and crusted stage of healing, are 2 of the more contagious times to spread the virus.

Answered 6/30/2013

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2 months ago I got herpes cold sore on my lip 1 month ago it seemed to heal but redness remains & has slowly bettered Am I still contagious?Can I kiss

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2 month ago I got herpes cold sore on my lip 1 month ago it seemed to heal but redness remains & it has slowly better Am I still contagious?Can I kiss

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If I have Herpes simplex virus-1 cold sore)can I pass genital herpes to my partner through oral sex even if I dont have a cold sore at the time?

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I get cold sores occasionally. Sometimes I get tender white spots in the corner of my mouth but spots are under my lip. Not elevated. It doesn't crust over or anything like a cold sore. Are they still herpes simplex related? What is this?

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A member asked:

I had a cold sore and the area is still red and sore has a tiny dot but scab fell off I licked my finger and touched my vagina am I at risk of genital herpes Im having an anxiety attack?

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