How likely is it for someone to transmit a cold sore virus on their lip from sharing vodka?

Question

how likely is it for someone to transmit a cold sore virus on their lip from sharing a glass bottle of vodka?

Answer 1

It is very possible to transmit the cold sore virus that way.  However, keep in mind that many of us already have the cold sore virus dormant in our bodies, and never have a flare up of cold sores.  We contracted it as children, as it is a very common virus, and children pick it up easily as they often share food and drinks, and may be less concerned about hand washing and hygiene.   Cold sores can be transmitted even when the person does not have a cold sore, though it is less likely to happen then.  

There is no over-the-counter medication or home remedy that cures cold sores.  Only time will take care of that.  But there is a good prescription medication for cold sores.  It will make them go away much faster, and as a result of taking this medication you will have far fewer outbreaks of cold sores.

The absolute best treatment for cold sores is a prescription medication in pill form called Valtrex.  It was intended for genital herpes, but cold sores are caused by the same family of viruses, and Valtrex stops colds sores in their tracks.  None of the other treatments come close to the effectiveness of Valtrex, not the ointment Zovirax, and certainly not Abreva or anything else.  Ask your doctor about it to see if you would be a good candidate for this medication.  My doctor prescribed it for me for cold sores about five years ago and after taking it only a couple of times I hardly ever get a cold sore any more, and before Valtrex I was having several attacks a year.  On the rare occasions that I do get one now, it is gone almost immediately when I take the medication - in about a day.    In the meantime, here are a couple of informative links.

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-t...

http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/ach...

Answer 2

If you have a cold sore, you should not share a glass, straw, toothbrush, lipstick, or any other makeup with anyone else.  Anything that goes into your mouth or around your mouth can harbor the virus long enough to spread it.  Kissing - yep, spreads it.  Oral s*x when you have a cold sore - yep, spreads it to your partner's genitals.

If you get cold sores often, you're familiar with that burning, tingly feeling you get in your lips starting a few days before the blister appears.  Virologists used to believe that until you had that burning and tingling, the virus was dormant and couldn't be spread.  In the last few years, they have discovered that by the time you get the burning and tingling, you have been contagious and spreading the virus for DAYS.  

Answer 3

IF THEY HAVE AN ACTIVE COLD SORE ON THE LIP IT CAN BE TRANSMITTED, THIS IS HOW MOST PEOPLE GET ORAL HERPES IS BY SHARING DRINKS OR KISSING. THE VIRUS CAN ALSO BE IN VIRAL SHEDDING EVEN IF A COLD SORE IS NOT PRESENT