A member asked:

I think i might have gotten a scab in my mouth from a drink which was not mine. could i have gotten hvi or any other else other than hsv 1?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: You're not going to get HIV this way. Herpes simplex is passed by direct contact and it's not clear whether sharing a beverage is risky in the slightest. Plus... you swallowed somebody else's dehisced scab in a beverage? I don't think so. Life's a matter of balancing realistic fears and the need to enjoy yourself. I wouldn't be worried. Glad you got to spend time with friends.

Answered 1/6/2021

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