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Lets say you touch somebodys herpes sore with just your hand and then you wash it off, does that remove the herpes virus from your hands?

Q: lets say you touch somebodys herpes sore with just your hand and then you wash it off, does that remove the herpes virus from your hands?

: Yes. The herpes viruses are extremely sensitive to soap and washing and would be instantly killed. (Even without washing, this would be low risk for being infected.)

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Yes. The herpes viruses are extremely sensitive to soap and washing and would be instantly killed. (Even without washing, this would be low risk for being infected.)

Answered 8/22/2021

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A member asked:

Lets say you touch somebodys herpes sore with just your hand and then you wash it off, does that remove the herpes virus from your hands?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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