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Whats is the chance of catching hsv-1 /oral herpes in this scenario? i had a very very tiny skin wound on my forearm that wasnt fully healed yet. someone while talking to me, accidentally spit some saliva on it. just want a to get rid of my anxiety?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk at all. That's not how herpes is transmitted.

Answered 9/11/2022

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