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1 y/ daughter accidently scratch a fam member cold sore! washed with cold water after then with soap after! can she still get it? is it in her nails

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Wash your hands: Washing with soap and water is the right thing to do. You could also take a soapy toothbrush to clean under her nails if you like. Almost everyone is infected with herpesvirus sooner or later and if she is otherwise healthy, she should be fine.

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Answered 9/23/2015

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A member asked:

1 y/ daughter accidently scratch a fam member cold sore! washed with cold water after then with soap after! can she still get it? is it in her nails

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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