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I was talking to someone who i recently met, in his early 30s. while he was talking he spit on my mouth on accident. could i get herpes?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Extremely unlikely: The chance of getting herpes from such an exposure is almost zero, even if your new friend has oral herpes. Don't worry about it.

Answered 8/27/2018

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A member asked:

I was talking to someone who i recently met, in his early 30s. while he was talking he spit on my mouth on accident. could i get herpes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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