A 25-year-old female asked:
could you get herpes from a straw if the person just took a sip and you drink a little after ?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
53 years experience Infectious Disease
No risk, no worry: Oral herpes requires more intimant contact than this for transmission. Don't worry about it.
Answered on Apr 27, 2020
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Asked and Answered: No. I believe sincere and expert physician have already told you this.
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