Is herpes simplex virus contagious?
Patient: Is Herpes simplex contagious? or how infectious is it? ould it be caught by eating Can H. Simplex be caught by eating from the same dish or with the same spoonCan H. Simplex be caught by eating from the same dish or with the same spoon? How does the virus move to another person? My email is   YYYY@YYYY Doctor: HiThanks for posting your query on HCMI have read and understood your concernHerpes simplex virus or herpes, is categorized into 2 types: herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)-HSV-1 is mainly transmitted by oral-to-oral contact to cause oral herpes.You can get through kissing, eating from same dish or spoon...-HSV-2 is a sexually transmitted infection that causes genital herpesHope this will help.You may write back if more concernsBest regardsDr Mbuomboh