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What Are The Chances Of Herpes Transmission Through Sharing Bottles?

Posted on Sat, 2 May 2015

Question: Drank out of a bottle with a person who had a herpe on his lip 45 days ago. Very nervouse i contracted the virus. No cold sores appeared yet. Should i worried

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to have infected with herpes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through the details and can make out your anxiety.

Yes,There are chances of transmission of herpes through fomites like sharing glass or bottle.
But the risk is very low.You would have got manifestation of herpes by 2-3 weeks.
If you were asymptomatic it is unlikely to have been infected.You can allay fears of herpes.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (38 minutes later)

I have a small bump forming on the outside of my upper lip, i feel like it might just be a pimple. How do you know the difference between a herpe and a pimple. Sorry if i sound dumb but i have never been put in this situation before. I am extermly nervouse as i have a wife and daughter. Also distraught as i have not kissed them since this happened

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Multiple painful or itchy vesicles.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Usually herpes presents with painful or itchy or burning multiple water filled lesions (vesicles).They usually subside within 5-7 days.
Single bump may be due to canker sores or mucus cysts.You can get it examined by your doctor or send clear photos of same.It is unlikely to be herpes.
Unlikely to get herpes from the act mentioned.
You can lead a normal life.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 hours later)

It is the bump on my upper lip, i have attached two photos. again i might just be paranoid but with having a family i am extermly concerly and protective of there safety. I just got get out of the my head the stupid decision that i made and that i could of contracted oral herpes

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
unlikely due to herpes.Allay fears.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It does not appear to be due to herpes.
You can allay fears. It may be due to simple bacterial infection.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

You are using the word "unlikely" so until i am 100% sure should i not kiss my wofe and daughter. Also what should i do to get rid of if. I was tested 7 days after exposure and they all came back negative. Should i go and be retested again and when.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Go for HSV tests to relieve your anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query. Just by looking at lesion I cannot say with 100% surety. I can only talk about probabilities.
The test done at 7 days is not very sensitive to pick it up as not all antibodies would have been formed then. 45 days is ideal to pick it up. So try getting it done now.
You can get tested for HSV 1&2 IgM & IgG antibodies now .
You can forget about the episode if negative. It is most likely to come negative.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (34 minutes later)

If this test comes back negative do i need to go back for any further testing or will this be conclusove as most sites say you have to wait 8 weeks for conclusive results. Sorry for so manyquestions you can see i am overly concerned

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tests at 45 days would be sufficient.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

With the given exposure, lesion there is least or no possibility of HSV.So the tests after 45 days would be sufficient to be conclusive.
You can allay fears if negative. No need to do any further testing unless there is a next exposure, but until then you need not be concerned.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (39 minutes later)

Last question doc. I did the math and it will only be 35 days, should i wait till i get to 45 days to take tbe test or go on monday

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait and get tests done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It is better you can wait and then get the tests done,As it has come negative after 7 days.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (14 minutes later)

So go now, 45 days 60 days or 90 days

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
60 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Best would be after 60 days .If you are too anxious 45 days. It may not come positive later.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Do you think from our dialog that and pictures that i am at risk. Or am i just being paranoid

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely herpes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I do not see possibility of herpes with given description,situation.
You are anxious regarding the episode.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T