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My 3 year old just shared a drink with another kid on the playground chances of her catching hsv.?? we left got home and brushed her mouth?

Q: my 3 year old just shared a drink with another kid on the playground chances of her catching hsv.?? we left got home and brushed her mouth?

: I consider the risk involved in the cited exposure as approaching zero.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

I consider the risk involved in the cited exposure as approaching zero.

Answered 9/4/2023

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A member asked:

My 3 year old just shared a drink with another kid on the playground chances of her catching hsv.?? we left got home and brushed her mouth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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