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Can you spread hsv1 (genital) from not washing your hands after going to the bathroom and then changing your childs diaper?

Q: can you spread hsv1 (genital) from not washing your hands after going to the bathroom and then changing your childs diaper?

: Very unlikely unless child had upraded skin where actual touch was made.

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Very unlikely unless child had upraded skin where actual touch was made.

Answered 10/5/2022

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A member asked:

Can you spread hsv1 (genital) from not washing your hands after going to the bathroom and then changing your childs diaper?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

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