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What Should Be Done If Vesicular Fluid Flows Into Eyes Of A Doc?

I am an ob/gyn in private practice. Today, while examining a lesion known to be herpes, some of the vesicular fluid flew into my face and at least one of my eyes. I washed out my eyes and removed my contacts, and took 1000mg valtrex. Do I have to do anything else to prevent infection?
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Hi. no,there is no need for anything else ,there is no need for preventional antiherpetic drugs but in next 1-2 weeks watch for signs of herpes infection and start medication if it occurs. Regards
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What Should Be Done If Vesicular Fluid Flows Into Eyes Of A Doc?

Hi. no,there is no need for anything else ,there is no need for preventional antiherpetic drugs but in next 1-2 weeks watch for signs of herpes infection and start medication if it occurs. Regards