Can One Get STD From Kissing?

Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2015

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Mon, 26 Oct 2015 Answered on

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Sir kissing a guy who had relationship with others will cause any disease

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes many diseases are possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at the HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.

Yes there are numerous diseases which can be caused by kissing the partner. They can be STD or non STD such as HSV 1/2, chlamydia, gonorrhea, infectious mononucleosis, certain other bacterial and viral diseases. You must avoid kissing a stranger and practice monogamy. It you accidentally happen to kiss a stranger then washing your mouth with chlorhexidine wash is recommended. Watch for any oral lesion and consult a physician if required.

Hope I answered your query
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Dr Sheetal Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj