cold sore

is it possible not to get infected with cold sore virus if i take antiviral medicine after exposure? how long does it take to have symptoms or outbreaks after exposure?


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[auntiejessi]

That's possible, but we don't have any studies backing this up.  Have you ever been tested to see if you already have it?  Most do, but only about 20-40% of those infected will ever have a cold sore.

AJ

[mashimaro017]

i don't think i have it yet but my bf does. so i'm just afraid that i might get it from him.

[auntiejessi]

Well, you should test and find out if you have it.  Ask your doc for a type specific IgG herpes blood test.  That's the only way you'll know for sure.

Aj