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Does kissing spread disease or infections?

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There's no need to forsake all make-outs. Here, doctors explain how to stay safe and prevent contracting some of the diseases that can be spread through kissing. read more

Infectious Mononucleosis: also known as kissing disease is caused by Epstein Barr virus. The virus is spread through saliva and infection occurs through contact. Herpes Infection: includes varicella zoster (causes chicken pox) and herpes simplex (cold sores in mouth). read more

Certain infections causing ulcerations in the mouth can also be spread through kissing. These include cold sores and hand, foot, and mouth disease. Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus, usually herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). read more

While disease-causing bugs can be transferred during a kiss, most won’t cause disease and the risk of serious disease is very small. Prevention of infection while kissing There are a number of things you can do to reduce the risk of passing on, or catching, an infection while kissing. read more