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I was exposed to herpes a few days ago. i just touched my mouth and then touched my eye. but i dont have cold sores yet . can i transmit herpes to my eye this way even when no symptoms have arose?
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It's possible: HSV may take a while to incubate and present on your body after exposure. Suggest you carefully monitor for any skin rash or eve problems. If it makes you feel more comfortable, would see your dermatologist for eval { and poss testing a bit later on}
Answered 11/28/2020
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