What should be done if vesicular fluid flows into eyes of a doc?
Patient: I am an ob/gyn in private practice. Today, while examining a lesion known to be herpes, some of the vesicular fluid flew into my face and at least one of my eyes. I washed out my eyes and removed my contacts, and took 1000mg valtrex. Do I have to do anything else to prevent infection? Doctor: Hi. no,there is no need for anything else ,there is no need for preventional antiherpetic drugs but in next 1-2 weeks watch for signs of herpes infection and start medication if it occurs. Regards