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Can Herpes Be Contracted Through Contact Of A Cut Wound On A Cold Sore?

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Posted on Sun, 11 Apr 2021
Question: I have a question about Herpes . If someone with a cold sore touches the sore, then touches a surface, and I cut my hand on the sharp surface, is there a likely chance of getting herpetic whitlow?

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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Minimal chances of getting Herpes

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone through your complaints and there minimal chances of contracting herpes in these circumstances.
What is the time interval between a person with cold sore touching the surface and your hand being cut on the sharp surface?
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (22 minutes later)
2 hours at least. After I cut it, I put alcohol hand gel on the cut, cleaned it with a cleaning wipe, and washed it with soap and water.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
There are no chances of herpes

Detailed Answer:
You have already applied alcohol on your hand and the interval is 2 hours, so there are no chances of herpes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (57 minutes later)
Thank you so much for your help.

I believe I have one more follow up with my purchase. If not, I understand.

So an office environment, i.e. touching doors, computes, bathrooms, etc is not a serious risk environment for the transmission of HSV1 or HSV2?

Is HSV1 and HSV 2 normally transmitted through direct skin to skin contact?

I do not share drinks with anyone.

Again thank you so much for your help and your time. You have done an excellent job.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
On a daily basis touching doors, computers and bathrooms doesn't increase the risk of hsv1 and hsv2.
HSV 1 and 2 is usually transmitted through contact with the blister fluid.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Can Herpes Be Contracted Through Contact Of A Cut Wound On A Cold Sore?

Brief Answer: Minimal chances of getting Herpes Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your complaints and there minimal chances of contracting herpes in these circumstances. What is the time interval between a person with cold sore touching the surface and your hand being cut on the sharp surface? Regards Dr Asmeet