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What are the chances of spreading hsv 1 orally? outbreak or no outbreak around mouth and or in mouth. ? as contagious when no outbreak?

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Small but possible: Hsv 1 most contagious during active outbreaks, but are often spread through viral shedding when there are no recognizable symptoms. According to spruance, people with recurrent oral hsv-1 shed virus in their saliva about 5% of the time even when they show no symptoms.

Answered 7/23/2014

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Dr. Levi Palmer answered

Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry

HSV1: HSV 1 is spread orally. With an outbreak spread is more likely. With no outbreak spread is minimal (5% chance). http://www.herpes.org.nz/patient-info/myths-vs-facts/

Answered 5/20/2021

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