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? asked in HealthDiseases & ConditionsSTDs · 9 years ago

Does a cold sore mean a person has an STD?

If a person has a cold sore, do they have an STD? And are cold sores contagious? How is it spread?

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  • 9 years ago
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    they don't look there is nothing wrong with those persons

  • 9 years ago

    NO cold sores are not considered to be an std, they can be passed with out having sex. Cold sores are more likely to be passed on when there are any signs of a cold sore or fever blister.

    They are more likely to be passed by kissing or being kissed by some one that has a visible cold sore on their mouth. There is only a small chance of passing cold sores through sharing cups or utensils.

  • peanut
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Cold sores are caused by the virus Herpes Simplex an STD. It is not contagious in the sense of the word but it is spread by kissing and sharing food or drink from the shared utensil.

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