herpes simplex virus can be spread in that manner if this person had herpes and you were susceptible to getting it. since many people have antibodies for herpes already from a past infection (even from a child) you may not be susceptible. if you are then keep in mind that not all exposed people will get it. if you were exposed only time will tell. herpes can take several weeks to a few months after exposure before you may see an herpetic break out. sadly brushing your teeth using listerine and wiping off that pipe beforehand did not lower your risk.
can i get herpes from sharing a pipe? . so i just shared a pipe with a friend i suspect may have a cold sore on his lip. it was a visible scab he claimed it was from hot oil on his face but lets assume it is herpes. i would wipe off the tip of the glass pipe pretty good on my shirt and waited to hit it several seconds after passed to me. i am paranoid now. i just got home and brushed my teeth and used listerine. how likely is it i have herpes now?