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My Father Had A Cold Sore . He No Longer
Question: My father had a cold sore. He no longer has it and it's been gone for over a week. Pink skin is left, but that's almost vanished too. Is he still contagious? He kissed my 7 week old daughter near her mouth, though I told him not to. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Most contagious when oozing blisters are present
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Cold sores are most contagious when oozing blisters are present but there is also a probability that it can be also transmitted if someone doesn't have blisters.
Kissing is the main form of transmitting it.
So to conclude most probably the grandfather hasn't transmitted it to the child.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further
Most contagious when oozing blisters are present
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Cold sores are most contagious when oozing blisters are present but there is also a probability that it can be also transmitted if someone doesn't have blisters.
Kissing is the main form of transmitting it.
So to conclude most probably the grandfather hasn't transmitted it to the child.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further
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