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Cold sores are caused by skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, at the location where the virus is active, during a time when they are shedding virus. They aren't caused by licking your lips.

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How do you catch a cold sore?

You can catch a cold sore If your lips make contact with it or something it has been in contact with (unwashed).


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If you have a cold sore and you lick your lips and develop tiny red bumps on your tongue did you just spread the HSV1 to your tongue?

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Where is a cold sore located?

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Pictures of cold sore on lips?

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What happens if you drink from someone who has chapped lips?

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How does a cold sore start off?

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Can a fan blowing on face cause a cold sore?

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