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Is It Ok To Share Utensils With Soneone Who Might

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Posted on Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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?
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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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Is It Ok To Share Utensils With Soneone Who Might

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.