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Could i get eye herpes if someone with hsv-1 (but no active sores) accidentally spits in my eye while talking? just a drop that flies into one of my eyes. what is the likelihood if any?
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Yes there is a possibility for it is usually spread to the eye by contaminated fluid
Answered 5/31/2023
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Unlikely but you can shed virus even without lesions. If concerned would follow up with MD
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