Question 1

can i get herpes if someone spits on me?

Accepted Answer

No: Herpes is generally a sexually transmitted disease. You would need have swallowed a decent amount of saliva to contract it from someone. Kissing is another way to spread this.

Question 2

can you get herpes if someone spits in your face?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Possible but would be extremely rare.

Question 3

is it possible to get herpes if somebody spits on your lips?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : If the person who spit on your lips is sick with their first herpes infection or is someone who has had it a long time and is just about ready to have a breakout when the number of virus particles on their lips are at their highest.

Question 4

if someone who has herpes on the lips  spits on your lips can you get it ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Virus shed from the active lesions could be in the "spit".
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
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Question 5

can i get herpes from someone spitting while they talk?

Accepted Answer

No: Not , dont kiss if he has it.

Question 6

can i get herpes if a fast food worker spit in my ice cream?

Accepted Answer

NO: Why would this happen? Did you discover the act after you ate it? Was someone just teasing you?

Question 7

can you get herpes if someone put something on you near your mouth  that was in there mouth that had spit on it ?

Accepted Answer

Watch for symptoms!: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is an extremely contagious infection that does not require sexual contact to be passed from one person to another. If you notice any symptoms of herpes including tingling and burning followed by development of vesicular then ulcerative lesion, please see a doctor!

Question 8

whats is the chance of catching hsv-1 /oral herpes in this scenario? i had a very very tiny skin wound on my forearm that wasnt fully healed yet. someone while talking to me, accidentally spit some saliva on it. just want a to get rid of my anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: About half of the people your age have already been infected with HSV 1 and the only symptom may be occasional cold sore. Even if you are not already infected, what you described is unlikely to transmit HSV-1
Wish you good health!

Question 9

can you get herpes or any other disease if the person has it by a spec of spit on side of jaw?

Accepted Answer

Little or no risk: Herpes simplex virus is not so easily transmitted. No risk at all. However, this could risk COVID-19, colds, and influenza.

Question 10

my daughter has herpes. she is currently sick.. i went to drink some water on the table & i immediately ran to the sink to spit it out bc it didnt taste like water or have the consistency. it was her spit! can i get herpes from ingesting her spit?

Accepted Answer

: How old is she? Oral or genital herpes? First infection with either one or recurrent outbreak? (First infection often includes multiple ulcers and severe pain of the affected area, severe sore throat if oral, and enlarged &amp; tender lymph node swellings nearby.) If she has oral herpes, especially first infection, there might be slight risk from oral exposure to her saliva. Otherwise probably no risk

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If someone who has herpes on the lips spits on your lips can you get it ?

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Can i get herpes from someone spitting while they talk?

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Can i get herpes if a fast food worker spit in my ice cream?

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Can you get herpes if someone put something on you near your mouth that was in there mouth that had spit on it ?

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Whats is the chance of catching hsv-1 /oral herpes in this scenario? i had a very very tiny skin wound on my forearm that wasnt fully healed yet. someone while talking to me, accidentally spit some saliva on it. just want a to get rid of my anxiety?

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Can you get herpes or any other disease if the person has it by a spec of spit on side of jaw?

A member asked:

My daughter has herpes. she is currently sick.. i went to drink some water on the table & i immediately ran to the sink to spit it out bc it didnt taste like water or have the consistency. it was her spit! can i get herpes from ingesting her spit?

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