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How likely is hsv 1 to spread via multiple contacts. for instance, if a person touches their cold sore and then an object and i then touch the object?

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"Objectively", no: Transmitting HSV or any STD for that matter is virtually impossible to do if an inanimate object is the intermediary. It takes one warm, moist place contacting another.

Dr Amico Jr and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/23/2015

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