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Friend touched her mouth with cold sore then touched my 2 week old sons lips and mouth area with same finger could he get herpes from this?!

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Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Possible: Possible that could happen.Point this out to friend in nice way and practice basic hygiene and wash hands often.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/13/2019

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A member asked:

Friend touched her mouth with cold sore then touched my 2 week old sons lips and mouth area with same finger could he get herpes from this?!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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