Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had the following discussion with my wife, as she does not want any sexual intercourse with me anymore. Until I have spoken with a professional. According to her, she heard that knives like forks and knives can also be contaminated with herpes. She found some research on the internet showing that the herpes virus is also found in food or sharing forks or spoons. She also states that you can get herpes from objects or sharing food. So for instance, touch the cash withdrawal and then put your finger with food in your mouth, or while eating snacks with my hands with more people from the same plate. So in order to describe the situation of what happened: While we were dining in a restaurant, food fell from my fork on my pants. On the part where the genitals are. I was wearing sports pants made of polyester, cotton mix, and cotton underwear. I do not know if the food (cake) went also through my underwear. Can you please give your advice here? Your expertise is more welcome as my wife is lost in the jungle of the internet.
Please help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
There are many types of herpes. Herpes (a common infection that can cause painful blisters or ulcers) predominantly presents as a vesicular rash. This particular stage is the most contagious.
Moreover, HSV type 2 (herpes simplex virus type 2) is acquired through sexual intercourse; however, that does not mean it will spread because of touching the undergarments.
If a partner is having a vesicular rash and at that time intercourse is done only at that time, chances are that the other one can get it.
The vesicular rash typically subsides after a few days, and at those times it is not contagious.
Now coming to HSV type 1, yes, it could spread through sharing utensils of a patient having a herpes vesicular eruption, and it is better not to share objects.
A simple rule is to wash your hands before eating and take food on your plates and forks.
Wear a mask. But it does not mean to be obsessed with it.
Avoid contact when a vesicular rash presents.
I hope this helps.
Please revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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