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could hsv-1 spread
I had a cold sore that turned to a scab, and had been a scab for about 5 days. I had read that it is no longer contagious when the sore has dried up is this true? or how contagious is it in scab state
there is still some viral shedding sometimes during the scab stage but it's much lower than before the scab stage. as mistakeguy already said, we recommend waiting until the scab has fallen off before resuming kissing/oral sex if your partner is negative.
http://www.ashastd.org/herpes/herpes_learn_oralherpes.cfm is a terrific link for more info on oral herpes.
grace
http://www.ashastd.org/herpes/herpes_learn_oralherpes.cfm is a terrific link for more info on oral herpes.
grace
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
