Herpes is
spread by direct skin-to-skin contact. For
example, if you have a cold sore and kiss
someone, the virus can be transferred and the
person you kiss will get HSV. If you have active
genital herpes and have vaginal or anal
intercourse, the virus can be transmitted to your
partner. And, if you have a cold sore and put
your mouth on a partner's genitals (oral sex),
the partner can acquire genital herpes. Ways to Lower the Risk of
Transmission
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