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If a random child grabs my hand and i have a hvs dime size bumps on hnd with bandaid on is chilld still at risk?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Some risk: Herpes simplex is transmitted skin to skin. Therefore in my opinion there is some Risk of transmission.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/7/2019

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