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How are cold sores spread? if i touch a surface someone touched who has a cold sore can i then get infected that way?

Q: how are cold sores spread? if i touch a surface someone touched who has a cold sore can i then get infected that way?

: No, this doesn't happen. HSV1, the cause of oral herpes (cold sores), is only transmitted by direct personal contact like kissing.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No, this doesn't happen. HSV1, the cause of oral herpes (cold sores), is only transmitted by direct personal contact like kissing.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/14/2023

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A member asked:

How are cold sores spread? if i touch a surface someone touched who has a cold sore can i then get infected that way?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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