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Common Herpes Questions – Answered

6. Can You Get the Virus From Oral Sex?

Sure enough, the herpes virus can transmit during oral sex. It can pass either from the mouth to the genitals or genitals to the mouth. Oral herpes is highly contagious and sneaky and can even be passed on through infected saliva when kissing or performing unprotected oral sex although no symptoms are present. This is the stage where the virus is latent or asymptomatic. Even when cold sores or blisters are present, people may still unintentionally infect others not knowing what is herpes or what the symptoms are. Read More About Oral Sex & STIs

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