A member asked:

Is it possible to trasnmit hsv1 through a spit droplet? someone (who gets cold sores but didnt have an active one) spit on my lip while talking.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Possible?: Theoretically possible? Sure. Extremely unlikely, however. This is not anywhere near the way that this virus is usually transmitted. I would not be concerned at this point. Good luck.

Answered 6/8/2017

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