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Can STDs be transmitted by kissing?

Can STDs be transmitted by kissing?

Only certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmittable through kissing. Two common ones are herpes simplex virus (HSV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

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