A member asked:

I shared a lollipop with someone and it has his saliva on it. after 6 days post exp., i got a fever. 7th day, i had a sore throat. is this herpes?

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Dr. Marc Rendell answered

Specializes in Diabetology

Herpes: No. This is not herpes. It appears that you have a viral infection. If you have a fever and a sore throat, it could also be strep and you may need to be tested and treated with an antibiotic if positive

Answered 11/21/2016

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