A member asked:

Hello. a nurse touched her face, she did have an open sore. i shook hands with her. i wasnt able to wash my hands for 1h and 45 mins because i had surgery today. would it be possible to transfer. i did wash my hands before i used the bathroom?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Presumably you're concerned the nurse may have an active oral herpes outbreak, right? If so, this is little or no risk. HSV is not so easily transmitted. You'll be fine.

Answered 8/19/2023

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question