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Cold sores

2017-06-19 07:01:02
I recently drank a latte out of the same cup as a person who has cold sores. They were mostly healed but still had some dark pigmentation around her bottom lip. She drank from the cup and I drank from the lid. And now I have a sore throat four days later. Does this mean I have herpes now?
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Take a course of antibiotics for your sour throat.

Answered2017-06-19 07:59:56

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Dear Practo user, Cold sores are contagious until the crust is removed completely. It is quite probable that you have got infected. If you have fever,  pain in eating /drinking, swollen lymph nodes,you may consult a doctor for medication. Please take plenty of fluids if diagnosed with the condition.

Answered2017-06-19 07:56:06

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