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My colleague touched me ear by mistake. if that person had herpetic whitlow how risky would this encounter be? and also how long before the deposited virus on skin wasnt a threat if i were to touch that area than another like mucous membrane or cut?
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Herpes is not transmitted by such brief, superficial contact. This is nothing to worry about.
Answered 10/26/2022
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