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If someone touches a cold sore then an object and then i touch it then my mouth can that transfer herpes?

Q: if someone touches a cold sore then an object and then i touch it then my mouth can that transfer herpes?

: not likely , the herpes virus does spread via direct contact

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not likely , the herpes virus does spread via direct contact

Answered 7/2/2021

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A member asked:

If someone touches a cold sore then an object and then i touch it then my mouth can that transfer herpes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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