Is It Ok To Share Utensils With Soneone Who Might

Posted on Thu, 4 Jul 2019

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Question : is it ok to share utensils with soneone who might contract herpes that is contagious through saliva after the utensils have been washed through a dishwasher?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes virus doesn't resist if utensils washed in dishwasher.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

The herpes virus doesn't resist to heat of the dishwasher which can reach up to 120°C and doesn't even resist to dish soap and water. So you can be sure that you don't contract herpes virus if you use utensils washed in dishwasher.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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