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i intimately kiss a girl and few days later igot a small white sore under my tongue and then on on my lower inside lip they went away and now i have small light red sore on my outside lip it itches i thought it was a misquito (bite small) i pressed it not much came out clear and white suff looked like it had gone away by next day but day after there is small spot under first layer of skin of lip

Answer:
by Georgan Gregg: ()
I’m assuming that you are concerned about STD (sexually transmitted diseases). It’s possible for you to get HSV 1 (Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1) from kissing. It usually shows up as cold sores or fever blisters on the lips, face & mouth. Most people have been infected with oral herpes from innocent childhood kisses by family. HSV 2(Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2) is usually below the waist, however, there is some crossover. Herpes simplex virus can be type 1 or 2, but it's still called genital herpes if the lesion is on the genitals. Although herpes can be a serious health issue for some, most experience discomfort & annoyance.

Hope that answers your question. Let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Reviewed by: Scott Gross M. Ed.

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