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A member asked:
I have genital herpes. is washing my dirty towels in cold water and detergent enough infection control to protect my roommate?
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Yes: As long as you have no direct skin to skin contact and don't share wet washclothes, you are fine. For more info: www.AskYourGynecologist.org
Answered 6/27/2014
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