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A member asked:

I have herpes sore on my lip if i touched a surface after touching my sore, r disinfectant wipes (clorox brand) enough to clean the surface/kill virus?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: As the surface dries the virus will die also.

Dr Collins agreed

Answered 8/17/2014

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Yes: Most disinfectant wipes will list on the side what types of organisms they can kill. As a general rule, most will kill viruses and bacteria effectively.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 7/11/2018

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