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A member asked:
My waiter had a cold sore can i catch herpes from eating that sandwich?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: Sandwiches don't transmit herpes. Whether or not a particular sandwich is safe to eat won't depend on whether or not the waiter (or the cook) has a cold sore.
Answered 8/4/2019
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