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How possible is it for hsv1 to spread if someone with the virus (no outbreak at the time) puts their spoon in someone else's food, the other person did not eat it for over 5 minutes?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Wow: Possible, not probable. Virus can be shedding without an apparent outbreak. There would be a dilution effect in the food...Not likely.

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Answered 7/27/2014

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A member asked:

How possible is it for hsv1 to spread if someone with the virus (no outbreak at the time) puts their spoon in someone else's food, the other person did not eat it for over 5 minutes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Dr Pope agreed

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