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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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How Does Herpes Spread?

Hello doctor. i went to dinner with my friend last night and i forgot she had herpes. she drank from her straw and i accidentally drank from it too about 2 minutes later. this morning i woke up with sore throat and little dots on top of my throat. I m freaking out, do i have herpes now? thank you for your response.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Hey thanks for your faith in the health care magic.i have gone through your question and understood your problem.
You have genital herpes, transmitted mainly by human herpes virus 2 (HHV-2). (HHV-1 causes oral lesions; HHV-2 causes genital lesions). The virus is present in the fluid within the vesicles. Rupture of the vesicles and contact of the infective vesicular fluid with the skin of the uninfected person can transmit the infection. Herpes can also be transmitted by oral sex.

In your case, there appears to be a possibility for infection
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How Does Herpes Spread?

Hey thanks for your faith in the health care magic.i have gone through your question and understood your problem. You have genital herpes, transmitted mainly by human herpes virus 2 (HHV-2). (HHV-1 causes oral lesions; HHV-2 causes genital lesions). The virus is present in the fluid within the vesicles. Rupture of the vesicles and contact of the infective vesicular fluid with the skin of the uninfected person can transmit the infection. Herpes can also be transmitted by oral sex. In your case, there appears to be a possibility for infection Hope I have answered your query. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention