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It someone spits on you(on your arm, face or etc) by a spec (a little bit) while talking , can you catch herpes or any disease that way?
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Very, very unlikely : In general, nothing is “impossible” in medicine- just more or less likely. Catching anything from a little saliva on INTACT skin on your arm is very (very) unlikely. Wash (soap and water) and fugetaboutit. Hey! Why are you standing so close as to get spit on your arm. SOCIAL DISTANCE (6’ or more). No spit, no coronavirus
Answered 3/11/2021
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