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I am concerned. i have a friend who has herpes and i felt a drop of his saliva fall on my cheek. should i be concerned? i have been really worried?

Q: i am concerned. i have a friend who has herpes and i felt a drop of his saliva fall on my cheek. should i be concerned? i have been really worried?

: No, you less likely catch HSV-1 that way, you have nothing to concern.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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No, you less likely catch HSV-1 that way, you have nothing to concern.

Answered 1/18/2023

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A member asked:

I am concerned. i have a friend who has herpes and i felt a drop of his saliva fall on my cheek. should i be concerned? i have been really worried?

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