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I was researching the herpes virus and it said that herpes can be on someone's thighs and legs. my friend has hsv2 and rested his thigh on mine. i didnt notice any active sores, but i'm a little freaked out. should i get checked for herpes?
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No risk, no worry: There's no need to be "frekaed out", even a little bit. Don't confuse what is possible ("...herpes CAN BE on...thighs and legs") with what is common vs rare. HSV2 outbreaks on the upper legs are rare; and even if your friend has HSV2 involving the thigh, s/he probably had no outbreak at the time. Even wiht an outbreak, transmission from this kind of touching is impossible. Absolutely no worries.
Answered 1/2/2021
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