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A member asked:
If someone had a cold sore and touched it then i touched the same computer they touched ,with a cut on my finger can i get it ?
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Cold sore and cut: Unlikely but possible. Also depends the time sequence as herpes does not survive long on dry non mucus membrane surfaces. Consider lysine 500 mg 2-3 tabs/day x 2-3 weeks or go to urgent care or call Healthtap prime to get a prescription for acyclovir, Remember infection is unlikely anyway. F/U w /doc https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK525769/
Answered 2/24/2019
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