Can cats pick up the herpes simplex virus from humans?

[Craftlady]

Originally Posted by Craftlady
I know it's very contagious human to human contact.

My husband has never had a cold sore.

See below article, I always try to back up a statement that I make with proof. Yes, it's contagious human to human contact.

Medical Encyclopedia: Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)
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URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/000606.htm

"Herpes viruses are contagious. Contact may occur directly, or through contact with infected razors, towels, dishes, and other shared articles."

[carole]

Kirsten i seriously doubt you could pass it on, but to be on the safe side, just don't kiss them right now, better safe than sorry or ask a doctor,it is highly contagious to other humans and once you have the virus you have it for life,it is the most common of viruses and if you have not got it you are darn lucky,i think it can be passed on in the early stages too when one does not really know they have it, that is why so many people end up with the virus, because you would not purposely kiss someone with it or let someone with it kiss you.