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Can Oral Herpes Be Contracted By Sharing A Glass Of Water?
Ok so I have a co-worker who apparently has herpes, I've been told she has oral herpes and genital...One day she took a sip out of my water and without think about two minutes later I took another sip. After I realized what I'd done I threw away my water and went to the bathroom to rinse my mouth. My question is is there any way to contract oral herpes from this? Im very worried because im engaged to be married and I dont think my fiance would be to thrilled to find that I have herpes. help =(
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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Transmission of the virus via shared cups/glasses and routes like sharing bed linen, clothing, towels, toilet seats, eating utensils, is less likely.
The majority of herpes cases are spread through intimate (though not always sexual) contact.
The more common causes of herpes transmission are kissing, or direct skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has an active infection.
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Transmission of the virus via shared cups/glasses and routes like sharing bed linen, clothing, towels, toilet seats, eating utensils, is less likely.
The majority of herpes cases are spread through intimate (though not always sexual) contact.
The more common causes of herpes transmission are kissing, or direct skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has an active infection.
Regards
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