[Question #12118] HSV-1 Transmission

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10 months ago
I mistakenly took a drink from a friends straw while they had sores present and they have oral herpes. I took one sip and it was taken after the drink had sat in a car for at least an hour. What is the possibilty of being infected? Should I test? I've had no symptoms. 
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
10 months ago
transmission of HSV 1 in this was is very unlikely, especially since the drink had sat in a car for at least an hour.  I would NOT recommend testing due to the high rate of false positives.  If you develop a symptoms of a sore on your mouth, have it swab tested for HSV right away, but I'm guessing you won't

Terri
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10 months ago
Thank you, that helps me feel more at ease. Thank you for your response time. 
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
10 months ago
You're welcome!

Terri
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