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What Are The Chances Of Getting Infections Through Kissing?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Question: Is it possible to getting any diseases fro kissing on the lips? Not open mouth.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Infectious mononucleosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Infectious mononucleosis is one such disease which could arise because of kissing on the lips, other infection is herpes labialis however in herpes there should be active lesions over the lips to get the infection

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

I wish you good health

Regards
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What Are The Chances Of Getting Infections Through Kissing?

Brief Answer: Infectious mononucleosis Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Infectious mononucleosis is one such disease which could arise because of kissing on the lips, other infection is herpes labialis however in herpes there should be active lesions over the lips to get the infection I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me I wish you good health Regards