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A member asked:
I browsed in net and it says that the hsv1 virus cannot stay outside very long.but i did not kissed any one.iam worried why i might get oral herpes.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Easily passed: A common pathway of transmission is from mother to child as many get their first bout with this as infants. It's hard to interpret your question but if you don't already have it and you are not exchanging saliva with anyone, you shouldn't be at much risk.
Answered 4/29/2015
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Herpes simplex virus: is a contagious virus that can be passed from person to person through direct contact.. HSV1 blisters can occur in many different parts of the body but are most common on or around the lips and cheeks and last 7 - 10 days.
Answered 5/4/2015
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