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My family member has hsv-1, however, has not had a cold sore in a year. i accidentally dropped his freshly rinsed toothbrush and some of the water landed on my lip. i scrubbed and washed my mouth afterward, but am i still at risk for hsv-1??

Q: my family member has hsv-1, however, has not had a cold sore in a year. i accidentally dropped his freshly rinsed toothbrush and some of the water landed on my lip. i scrubbed and washed my mouth afterward, but am i still at risk for hsv-1??

: Close to -nil in this scenario

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Close to -nil in this scenario

Answered 1/22/2023

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A member asked:

My family member has hsv-1, however, has not had a cold sore in a year. i accidentally dropped his freshly rinsed toothbrush and some of the water landed on my lip. i scrubbed and washed my mouth afterward, but am i still at risk for hsv-1??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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