Stephanie H. asked

🏥  Medical

Can the HSV-1 virus be transferred if someone with a cold sore wipes their mouth with their hand, then immediately shakes your hand, and 5 minutes later your hands touch a straw that touched your lips? How likely would you get HSV-1 if the person doesn’t have active lesions and hasn’t for 8 months?

November 23rd, 2024

Donna G. answered

Transmission of the HSV-1 virus in the described scenario is highly unlikely. For transmission to oc...

November 23rd, 2024

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