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I was licked for no less than 10 seconds on neck with someone highly likely to have oral herpes. my question is if i am at risk for contamination?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rex Mahnensmith answered

Low Risk HSV: This is low risk exposure; be sure you clean well and repeatedly

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 9/8/2014

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Dr. Nestor Guno answered

Yes, you are: if you develop any rashes, get it check or apply antiviral cream like zovirax (acyclovir)

Answered 9/9/2014

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A member asked:

I was licked for no less than 10 seconds on neck with someone highly likely to have oral herpes. my question is if i am at risk for contamination?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rex Mahnensmith answered

Dr Miller agreed

Dr. Nestor Guno answered

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