Should you go to work when you have an outbreak of herpes virus 1. Just the outbreak on your lips?
2007-01-23 01:27:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
I wasnt sure if you can give them to someone just by touching your face then your hands get on something they touch and then they touch there face..
2007-01-23 01:31:32 · update #1
if you dont work in front of a counter like the register or customer service rep then go ahead. but if your interacting with people all day then id advise not to
2007-01-23 01:31:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
its not very common but yes in some cases it can be spread by shaking hands with someone after touching your infected lip the doctors tell you u can't but they also tell u not to touch one area of your body when you have an outbreak on the other
2007-01-23 16:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People go to work with cold sores all the time. Never touch your face with your hands. Especially your mucus membranes like your eyes, nose and mouth. If you share a phone. bring some antibacterial wipes to clean the phone after you use it---just to be safe. But you should do that even when you have a cold. No one is going to "catch" your cold sores.
2007-01-23 09:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Herpes is an infection of herpes simplex virus(hsv),is transmitted primarily by direct contact with lesions and once you got it,it will stay with you for whole life,it break up when your immune ability is low.Medically you should not go to work because you will be an infectious souse,but practically,if your not kissing around.you should go to work,You should use antivirus cream such AS Acyclovir cream to decrease the infectious cabability..Not every one contact this virus will developed this disease,it depend on your immune capabilities and how offen your contact.
2007-01-23 09:52:44 · answer #4 · answered by brother3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends where you work. if you work in a small office and people will be understanding i don't think it should be a problem. the only way to spread the virus is actually touching lips with them right?
2007-01-23 09:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! Make sure that you take your medication with you weather it be cream or pill or both. Make sure you have your own cup for drinking and don't let anybody eat off or use the same utensils you are using. No different than if you have a cold, you do the same thing to keep from getting every body sick.
2007-01-23 09:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure why not. Lots of people get cold sores. Just wash your hands and don't touch the sore. Abrevia is great for healing them in record time.
2007-01-23 09:31:13 · answer #7 · answered by firefly 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe you should unless you work in food service. Just be care full of touching your mouth and wash hands more frequently.
2007-01-23 09:33:31 · answer #8 · answered by carol w 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
wow, thats a tough situation. I would talk to your boss privately about it. It seems like you should be able to work as long as it doesnt spread without contact to others.
2007-01-23 09:32:12 · answer #9 · answered by lady_daizee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you going to be kissing anyone at work?Just go to work and stop looking for a good reason to be out.
2007-01-23 09:32:12 · answer #10 · answered by Jim C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋