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Woman has had genital herpes outbreak on inner thigh 5 years ago. no outbreak for 2 years and on antiviral meds since. can i catch it if i don't touch the area of infection?
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Actually: you can "touch the area" as long as she does not have active lesions!!! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 12/11/2016
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