Are cold sores in the eyes transferable?
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Apr 19, 2011
I have a friend who had an infection in the eye. It’s the same virus that causes cold sores around lips and tongue. Can it be transferable? She is having a dinner party and I don’t want my family to get infected especially my baby. Anybody know if this is dangerous?
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dreamshadow19
Apr 19, 2011
Don’t panic, this virus isn’t transferrable through the air. Commonly known as herpes, which one I’m not sure. It doesn’t matter which one it is, but it can only be transferred through certain bodily fluids. This means spit and blood. The virus itself won’t kill anyone, but it’s annoying for a lifetime if you get it. Just don’t share glasses, no kisses, watch out for blood like normal, and don’t have sex with her.
the01animal
Apr 19, 2011
cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus so u take it from there
Renate
Apr 19, 2011
Yes, totally -stay AWAY
Iceman
Apr 19, 2011
Herpes is transferable by intimate touch so unless you are very friendly I am sure you will be okay. One concern I would have is touch. The virus is known to shed/transfer even when a person does not have an active infection. Handwashing is really key. This infection is nasty when it is on the lips but in the eye it can cause serious complications (in worst case blindness). Not to mention you are stuck with it for your entire lifetime once infected.