General Practitioner Questions

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I had kissed a female unaware at the moment, but found out she had herpes. But there was no sexual activity. It was just only a kiss. The female did not specify what strand of herpes she may have or anything. There was no cold sores at the moment or anything of the nature. A simple kiss was exchanged. Am I infected?

Male | 21 years old
Complaint duration: 2 months

1 Answer

It depends on 1. whether it was an auntie peck or a deep french kiss, 2. whether the femaile has an active infection and 3. your immune response. If in doubt, get yourself a herpes test - they are over the counter available.