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If I have a cold sore, can I pass it to my partner?

A cold sore is the more common name for oral Herpes ,which is Herpes Simplex 1 virus. So, you can pass it to your partner. Although the majority of oral Herpes is not caused by sexual transmission, it can be passed on that way. If there is an outbreak or an active sore, it is more likely to be transmitted.

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