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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?
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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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