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Hi i had a very tiny wound on my forearm which was from yesterday but not fully healed. today someone was talking to me and accidentally spit some saliva on my hand and on the tiny wound. what is the chance of catching hsv even if i washed my forearm?
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Assume the other person is positive, experts agree that the risk of transmission is so statistically tiny that its not worth worrying about.
Answered 9/9/2022
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About half of the people your age have already been infected with HSV 1 and the only symptom may be occasional cold sore. Even if you are not already infected, what you described is unlikely to transmit HSV-1 Wish you good health!
Answered 9/9/2022
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