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A member asked:
If someone with herpes sits on my lap can i catch it?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly: If someone's active herpes lesions come in contact with your skin there is a possibility of transmitting the virus to you. It is more likely to happen if there is contact with open or abraded skin. However, the simple act of someone sitting on your lap is not likely to spread the virus.
Answered 6/3/2018
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Herpes: Yes, if they are naked and their infected skin is in contact with your naked skin.
Answered 12/15/2013
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