Oral Herpes from Kissing: Understanding Risk and Symptoms
You can get oral herpes, also called herpes labialis. Oral herpes is a common infection that causes cold sores or fever blisters on the lips. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) which can be spread through kissing or sharing drinks or utensils with someone who has the virus.Herpes - Related Articles
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