Are coldsores contagious?


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Cold sores are contagious through the whole time you have them. They can pass from one person to another through skin -to-skin contact. ChaCha again soon!

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Cold sores are contagious. They can pass from one person to another through skin -to-skin contact. ChaCha again soon!

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Cold Sores are caused by the Herpes simplex 1 virus, and are contagious. Thanks for asking ChaCha!

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Cold sores are contagious, and the HSV-1 virus that causes cold sores is present in an estimated 80% of the population. ChaCha!

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