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I have genital herpes and a guy fingered me then licked his fingers. 2 days later he has a head cold and is fatigued. is it possible he caught herpes from me?
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I imagine it is possible. I would have individual consult with Virologist.
Answered 2/10/2023
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Herpes is rarely if ever transmitted by hand-genital contact, so this did not put him at risk for oral herpes. And HSV doesn't cause typical head cold symptoms. Undoubtedly he has a cold, not oral herpes.
Answered 2/11/2023
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