Hi,
thanks for your reply.
I think she had herpes, as it was a recurrent cold sore.
I have read that, as she was "shedding" at the time, transmission can occur through simple skin contact, that's why I am feeling a bit uneasy.
But thank you for your comforting comment.
If you didn't kiss her and her mouth did not come in contact with your genitals it's unlikley,Herpes is never definate though especially where an active sore is present.
Only you can possibly know what level of contact was made with the sore.
I would think your risk was fairly low from the episode you describe.
Daisy