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Can you get herpes2 from a toilet seat or such? live with someone who was diagnosed with herpes2. no physical contact
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
The : The chance of catching herpes from living with an infected person with whom you share a non-sexual relationship is extremely small. The virus has to enter the body through a break in the skin such as a cut or mucus membranes like the mouth or genitals. The transmission of herpes via a toilet seat, towels, bedclothes, or hot tub is extremely unlikely since the virus can only live for a short time off of the body.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No risk, no worry: Neither genital herpes nor any other STD ever is transmitted by contact with contaminated toilet seats, towels, showers, shared clothing ,etc. No sex means no risk. Don't worry about it.
Answered 6/26/2019
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