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My friend was showing me what he believes to be hsv2 contracted in the mouth. so he got spit on his fingers. then later he touched my hand without thinking. i washed my hands within 5 minutes. is it likely id get it from the saliva contact?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unlikely that you would get it in this manner.

Answered 2/5/2023

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