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Can someone who has herpes hsv1 spread it to someone else by sharing a spoon or spitting on the persons lips ?

Q: can someone who has herpes hsv1 spread it to someone else by sharing a spoon or spitting on the persons lips ?

: Extremely rarely if at all. It usually takes direct contact, like kissing or other mouth contact with another person.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Extremely rarely if at all. It usually takes direct contact, like kissing or other mouth contact with another person.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/21/2023

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A member asked:

Can someone who has herpes hsv1 spread it to someone else by sharing a spoon or spitting on the persons lips ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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