A member asked:

Dad has cold sore touched a bag he gave to me then i had to hold my pee so i placed my hand over my robe, onesie and underwear can i get genital herp?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Deborah Lim answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex 1. Genital herpes are caused by herpes simplex 2.

Answered 9/28/2016

3.8k views

Thank
Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: No. Viral transmission requires close skin to skin contact.

Answered 8/21/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more