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I drank from another persons cup who had a cold sore. i am on immunosuppressives for a transplant. will i get herpes and how will it effect me?
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Unlikely possibility: You need to take additional precautions than normal population , usually needs prolonged repeated direct body fluid , contact like kissing etc , speak to your doctor if you need any prophylactic treatment like gamma globulins .
Answered 9/28/2016
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