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You can but it's not likely to happen. Herpes doesn't last for more then seconds when it's out side of the body. Just don't use a utensil directly after some one with a visible cold sore used it.
You get it when your genitals rub against some one that has herpes, it's morel likely to be passed on if your partner has any signs of a break out while you have intercourse. You can get the oral type of herpes on your mouth by being kissed by some one that has cold sores. But you're not likely to get the genital type of herpes with out having some kind of sexual activity like receiving oral sex or having unprotected intercourse.
If one person kisses some one while they have a visible break out of cold sores or fever blisters then the person being kissed has a very high chance of getting it, if they don't have it all ready. Oral herpes is a very common virus to have.
Herpes isn't likely to be passed that way. Some one would have to touch a cold sore then with in seconds touch some one elses mouth.

Hi, a contaminated utensil would be like if your friend had a herpies outbreak on their mouth and you shared the same spoon to eat ice cream.

always, use clean utensils and dont share drink bottles, cutlery, lip gloss, mouth guards. ect with anyone.

if you kiss someone with an outbreak either on their genitals or their mouth you can get herpies (this is an example of skin to skin contact)

if you touch a blister and touch your mouth or genitals you can spread the virus to yourself.

Once infected you have this for life.

Hello! There are two main types of Herpes viruses that can be transmitted. The first type is Herpes Simplex-1 (HSV-1)

HSV-1 generally presents itself as a cold sore which appears on the outer lip area, the nose, or chin, also known as a fever blister. It is transmitted by eating or drinking or by kissing when an active outbreak takes place. (As well as through oral sex) The virus is shed in the secretions of the sore and is highly contagious during the weeping stages. Herpes is transmitted by direct skin to skin contact, especially through a cut or wound in the skin or mucous membranes. The incubation period of this virus is generally 2-14 days and then the first outbreak will occur. Symptoms usually last 2-10 days and then the virus retreats into a dormant state. Depending on your immune system, people may or may not show symptoms. HSV-1 symptoms appear whenever people feel a cold coming on or during times of stress. Some symptoms that come along with a cold sore are fever, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes.

To prevent yourself from contracting the virus, you should refrain from sharing drinks or utensils, as well as kissing with people that know they suffer from cold sores or those that have an active outbreak. Hand washing is also a good practice as well to remove any viral particles that may be on the skin.

Herpes Simplex-2 is generally known as the virus that causes genital herpes. This virus is transmitted by oral and genital sex. While Herpes Simplex 1, prefers the oral area, Herpes Simplex 2, generally stays in the genital area. Though there are some instances where it can be found in both.

For more information you can check out this site: http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/cold_sores.html#cat20017