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Cold Sores Contagious Kissing
Cold Sores really contagious?
for the past 3 years or so, I began getting cold sores right below my mouth. From what I hear, they're suppose to be REALLY contagious, but i have always still kissed my husband and everything, but he doesn't get them. Don't get me wrong, I don't want him to get them at all, I just want to know why he hasn't gotten any at all. Help please!!!
Cold sores or fever blisters as they are commonly known are caused by the herpes simplex virus type I (HSV-I). This infection is highly contagious and one should be careful not to infect other if one has it and vice versa. This virus enters the body at an early age of five years and lies dormant for life until it is triggered. Usually it enters the body through broken mucous membrane near the mouth or on the facial areas. This infection is not to be confused with canker sores which appear inside the mouth and are not contagious.
The surest way of getting this infection is by sharing utensils with an infected person, lip balm or even facial towels. Kissing no matter how tempting it is, is a no go zone if your partner has this infection. Washing or disinfecting your hands after touching the infected areas is a must if you do not want to cross contaminate other areas of your body.
Most people have the HSV-I virus and can still infect others. There is no guarantee or a sure way of staying clear of this infection. You can also get the virus when an infected person sneezes or through a dusty place. The primary stage which is when you have a burning sensation is less risky as compared to the weeping stage when the blister bursts and the liquid oozes out.
