A member asked:

I have been loaning my cell phone to my mom daily for about 10-15 minutes. if she had a cold sore come on, how likely would it be that she transmitted hsv1 to me from just that use, and that im now susceptible to getting a cold sore?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: HSV is rarely if ever transmitted through shared objects. Kissing or other direct contact is required. Nothing to worry about.

Answered 3/5/2020

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