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Is oral herpes contagious during its inactive stage?
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YES!: Cold sores are contagious from the first tingle until it’s completely healed.
Answered 8/27/2013
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Shedding: There is also spread through asymptomatic shedding, which means you may be contagious even when lesion free and no symptoms.
Answered 12/16/2014
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