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What Are The Chances Of HSV 1 Through Skin Contact With Infected Spit?
Question: Hello, i was spit on with someone who has hsv 1 and is dormant. Is it possible i can contract the virus
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Brief Answer:
Herpes simplex infection is unlikely through a contract with spit.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query.
Most of these viruses are highly fragile. Not viable outside the body.
All individuals infected with HSV 1 are not always shedding virus.
Just a contact with saliva is very much unlikely to cause a fresh infection of Herpes simplex infection.
Dr S Murugan
Herpes simplex infection is unlikely through a contract with spit.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query.
Most of these viruses are highly fragile. Not viable outside the body.
All individuals infected with HSV 1 are not always shedding virus.
Just a contact with saliva is very much unlikely to cause a fresh infection of Herpes simplex infection.
Dr S Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
she said she has not gotten any cold sores since she was a teenager.
it was a lot of spit that came in direct contact with my face.
she is now 63. I have not seen any cold sores as long as ive known her. but because it was a lot of spit in contact with my face possibly going in my mouth and eyes. i wanted to make sure
it was a lot of spit that came in direct contact with my face.
she is now 63. I have not seen any cold sores as long as ive known her. but because it was a lot of spit in contact with my face possibly going in my mouth and eyes. i wanted to make sure
Brief Answer:
Still the risk is low for HSV infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
As I mentioned still the chances for a fresh infection is very low. If she had a recent episode of recurrence of cold sore (within a week), a slight risk may be considered. Otherwise not to worry much.
Dr S Murugan
Still the risk is low for HSV infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
As I mentioned still the chances for a fresh infection is very low. If she had a recent episode of recurrence of cold sore (within a week), a slight risk may be considered. Otherwise not to worry much.
Dr S Murugan
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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