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I work on a holstein dairy farm. today i cut my finger on a cows front teeth and got cows saliva on cut. am i at risk of bovine herpes? is bovine herpes in humans reoccurring or curable after blisters go away. any information would help. thanks?

Q: i work on a holstein dairy farm. today i cut my finger on a cows front teeth and got cows saliva on cut. am i at risk of bovine herpes? is bovine herpes in humans reoccurring or curable after blisters go away. any information would help. thanks?

: BHV-1 is rare in humans, but consult with a veterinarian. BHV-1 is usually spread by nasal secretions, or respiratory airborne droplets. A bite can cause bacterial infection, so treat the bite.

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BHV-1 is rare in humans, but consult with a veterinarian. BHV-1 is usually spread by nasal secretions, or respiratory airborne droplets. A bite can cause bacterial infection, so treat the bite.

Answered 8/2/2022

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A member asked:

I work on a holstein dairy farm. today i cut my finger on a cows front teeth and got cows saliva on cut. am i at risk of bovine herpes? is bovine herpes in humans reoccurring or curable after blisters go away. any information would help. thanks?

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