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Can you get hsv1 from someone talking to you and getting spit on your lip? how is hsv1 realistically contracted? what is ways to protect yourself when people around you have cold sores?

Q: can you get hsv1 from someone talking to you and getting spit on your lip? how is hsv1 realistically contracted? what is ways to protect yourself when people around you have cold sores?

: Contracting it in this way is extremely rare. The best way to protect yourself is to know the medical history of your partner and use prophylaxis.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Contracting it in this way is extremely rare. The best way to protect yourself is to know the medical history of your partner and use prophylaxis.

Answered 4/29/2022

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A member asked:

Can you get hsv1 from someone talking to you and getting spit on your lip? how is hsv1 realistically contracted? what is ways to protect yourself when people around you have cold sores?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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