Question 1

what are the chances of getting herpes through someones straw? even if they dont have any open sores?

Accepted Answer

: Herpes virus can be shedded even without eruptions being present. It is spread by skin to skin contact and if live virus was on the straw the virus can be transmitted. However I don't think It's a very likely occurrence.

Question 2

what is the chance of contracting herpes through our drinks?

Accepted Answer

None: You don't get herpes from drinks.It requires itimate contact 'skin to skin' contact with someone who has it , usually.

Question 3

what is the probability of spreading herpes through handshake?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes virus is very contagious and is transmitted by contact or touch. So a handshake can spread it.

Question 4

can herpes spread through bathwater even when you don't have an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no risk for herpes to spread through bathwater.

Question 5

can herpes be spread through razors ?

Accepted Answer

Conceivable: Not likely if you are washing the razors between uses, but this is certainly possible but unlikely.

Question 6

can herpes be passed through oral sex?

Accepted Answer

Very easily!: Which is by the term genital herpes can apply to type 1 or 2! it is another reason for chronic supressive therapy for both oral and known genital herpes, since virus can be shed without known active sores!

Question 7

can herpes be pass through sharing a blunt?

Accepted Answer

What?: Have no idea what a "blunt" is.  But if this is an inanimate object used sexually and passed back and forth during sexual activity this can transmit herpes.

Question 8

can you catch herpes throug normal conversation?

Accepted Answer

No: By normal conversation, I am assuming  the people involved are not spitting saliva at each other, having intimate contact like kissing, or drinking from the same container, or touching an open ulcer.

Question 9

is it possible to contract herpes through cloths?

Accepted Answer

Fomites: When the virus sheds onto clothing or towels, it can remain infectious for a period of time until it is no longer viable. Washing clothes and towels also makes it unable to be transmitted. Close contact with skin while it is viable can transmit the virus and start an infection.

Question 10

can herpes be transmitted through sharing a salsa?

Accepted Answer

No: Herpes simplex  virus is almost always transmitted by skin to skin contact.  Only under extra ordinary circumstances can it be transmitted otherwise. The circumstances you describe is not one of them.

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