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Hsv 1. how does it spread when no sore is present either currently or having never had symptoms? can it spread via indirect contact w or w/out sore?
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Oral secretions: HSV 1 is present in saliva with or without any sores and can be transmitted indirectly, e.g, sharing tooth brush. See this site for more information, do not be concerned with the mention of genital herpes in the title: http://www.webmd.com/genital-herpes/pain-management-herpes
Answered 7/23/2015
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Relax: Most people your age already carry this virus but have no symptoms. They are immune from getting it from another person when they already have it. During an attack there are lots of viruses in the sore which may be spread to a person who does not yet have it. Transmission is by direct contact. Between attacks there are a few viruses occasionally present on the lips of people who harbor the virus,
Answered 7/23/2015
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