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Question: A neighbor with a cold sore came up to my car window to chat and breathed in my face while talking. I have never had a cold sore before and I am wondering if it is possible for it to transmit in this way. Several sites have said it can transmit by droplets in a persons breathe while others say direct contact is needed. I have a newborn and I'm scared of passing it on to him if so.
Brief Answer:
Highly unlikely that you will be infected
Detailed Answer:
Hi calil
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
Based on the information it is highly unlikely that you will have this.
Common modes of transmission include
1.Direct skin-to-skin or mucous membrane contact with someone who has an active cold sore
2. Sharing items -- Sharing utensils, drinks, napkins, towels, toothbrushes, or any other objects that have touched a cold sore
3. Kissing and having sex with an active cold sore individual.
So I feel you are fine, relax.
Take care
Highly unlikely that you will be infected
Detailed Answer:
Hi calil
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
Based on the information it is highly unlikely that you will have this.
Common modes of transmission include
1.Direct skin-to-skin or mucous membrane contact with someone who has an active cold sore
2. Sharing items -- Sharing utensils, drinks, napkins, towels, toothbrushes, or any other objects that have touched a cold sore
3. Kissing and having sex with an active cold sore individual.
So I feel you are fine, relax.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Brief Answer:
Herpes is not an air borne virus. You catch from skin to skin contact.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
To my knowledge, Herpes is not an air borne virus. You catch from skin to skin contact.
Internet doesn't always provide reliable information.
You can relax, you are not going to get herpes.
Take care
Herpes is not an air borne virus. You catch from skin to skin contact.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
To my knowledge, Herpes is not an air borne virus. You catch from skin to skin contact.
Internet doesn't always provide reliable information.
You can relax, you are not going to get herpes.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
What if spit from a person with a cold sore were to land on the lip of an uninfected individual while having a conversation? What is the likelihood of transmission in that scenario?
Brief Answer:
Highly unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
It can occur theoretically but in reality it iis highly unlikely. The uninfected individual should have broken mucous membranes.
Hope this helps
Take care
Highly unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
It can occur theoretically but in reality it iis highly unlikely. The uninfected individual should have broken mucous membranes.
Hope this helps
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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