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How fast does a cold sore show up after being transmitted?

Posted May 19th, 2008 by veryscared
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Hello! I am wondering how quickly a cold sore will show up on the mouth after being transmitted from one person to another. Thanks.

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On May 21st, 2008 malysh says:

It really depends... it may never show up.... that herpes is a tricky virus indeed....

Outbreaks usually occur 2

On August 30th, 2008 groovieknave says:

Outbreaks usually occur 2 weeks after contact. So says the websites.

Who knows though... some people have it and don't even know it. Some people don't have and think they do.

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