I recently started dating someone. A week ago, he told me that he was getting a cold sore. I met him again yesterday, and he had two big cold sores around his mouth. I didn't know about cold sores much, and we kissed yesterday several times (so his cold sores are a week-old). Today, I did some research on cold sores, and found out it could be very contagious. I've never had any cold sores in my life, and am I going to get it for sure now I've kissed him or is there a possibility that I might not get that? If I'm going to get it for sure, I'd like to meet with a doctor and get the medication before it happens.
I'm really scared now.. Please help!!
Thank you.
2006-08-13 21:06:20 · 11 answers · asked by scriabin 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Most cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Something like 99% of the population is exposed to this virus before they are ONE YEAR OLD. So if you've never had a cold sore, you probably will not get it from your boyfriend.
2006-08-14 04:16:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is possible that you will not contract a cold sore.it is also possible that you will get a cold sore.if you do it will not be the end of your life.if you do get a cold sore it will go away in about 10 days or so.hope this puts you at ease a bit.
2006-08-13 22:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by my_mas0n 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
attempt to no longer be in hysterics approximately it. whether you transferred the virus on your daughter, the worst which will happen is that she too gets a chilly sore. that's previous uncommon for somebody to die from herpes virus. attempt additionally to no longer touch the section...it somewhat is unfold to any mucus membrane, even nevertheless it is not going you have achieved that. basically wash your arms lots to be risk-free. i'm helpful all is nicely.
2016-09-29 06:08:01 · answer #3 · answered by schnetter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u will get a cold sore...it's highly contagious, and the doc can't help
2006-08-13 23:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold sores are a form of herpes.
so are 'chicken pox'
so are shingles.
Once you have this virus, you have it.
It can manifest itself in many different ways.
2006-08-13 23:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by Wizard of Oz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry ,,,, But there is a large chance that you will get a cold sore... they are contagious .. and people with cold sores are not seen well by others ... HERPES
2006-08-13 21:10:23 · answer #6 · answered by cininni 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Hello,
You probably will. But get to the doctor asap, to get medications okay.
2006-08-13 21:32:08 · answer #7 · answered by kida_w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most ppl already have the virus, it just needs to be activated to get the herpes lesions.
if you have a good immuno-defence system there is no need to worry. but if r alread weak you might get it.
2006-08-13 21:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not 100%, but it is really, really probable that you will.
2006-08-13 21:17:20 · answer #9 · answered by The Man In The Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you kissed him.
2006-08-13 21:17:39 · answer #10 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋