A member asked:

I have a flatmate with herpes in her mouth and we share same bathroom and kitchen . is there a chance that i can get herpes too by sharing same bathroom and kitchen ? thanks

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Unlikely : The virus is extremely fragile and survives for about 10 seconds on a foreign object. As long as you follow routine precautions in cleaning dishes and bathroom surfaces , you should be safe from infection.

Answered 12/19/2016

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Maybe but low chance: if you share the same toothbrush or toothpaste or have oral and mucosal contact with eachother there;s a small chance, but I wouldn;t worry about it too much.

Answered 12/19/2016

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Dr. Ira Katz answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Low risk/com sense: By the 20s most of us have actually contracted HSV1 (felt often spread as child) w the WHO in 2015 showing 2/3 of pop 15 - 40 infected, w most asymptomatic carriers. Risk of spread greatest when there is a visible lesion or just before. During that time also found in saliva. While sore avoid contact w sore/saliva,, common sense like don't share utensils, etc. when no sore risk of spread near none.

Answered 12/19/2016

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