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Is it possible to get herpes from touching dishes that would have saliva on them from an infected person then your own genitals a few hour later? i was cleaning up and wondering the risk from such exposure?

Q: is it possible to get herpes from touching dishes that would have saliva on them from an infected person then your own genitals a few hour later? i was cleaning up and wondering the risk from such exposure?

: This is a very low risk scenario, as most dishes would not be subject to saliva application. Best practices would be that you would wash your hands after leaving the workspace, and before and after using the rest room/ wash room.

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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This is a very low risk scenario, as most dishes would not be subject to saliva application. Best practices would be that you would wash your hands after leaving the workspace, and before and after using the rest room/ wash room.

Answered 7/17/2021

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A member asked:

Is it possible to get herpes from touching dishes that would have saliva on them from an infected person then your own genitals a few hour later? i was cleaning up and wondering the risk from such exposure?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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