Unlikely: Healed cold sores can still shed virus, but usually much less than an open, active cold sore. The virus is also quite fragile and washing utensils/cups in warm soapy water will get rid of any virus on the utensil/cup.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Unlikely: Healed cold sores can still shed virus, but usually much less than an open, active cold sore. The virus is also quite fragile and washing utensils/cups in warm soapy water will get rid of any virus on the utensil/cup.
Answered 12/16/2014
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Unlikely: Healed cold sores can still shed virus, but usually much less than an open, active cold sore. The virus is also quite fragile and washing utensils/cups in warm soapy water will get rid of any virus on the utensil/cup.
Answered 3/11/2014
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