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A member asked:
If my friend has herpes and she licked her finger to wipe something off a car and i touch it right after her could i get herpes. i have a kid so im just extra cautious?
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Transmission of HSV by touching body fluid containing the virus is very unlikely since the virus does not penetrate through intact skin.
Answered 2/21/2023
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No, this is not adequate exposure to get herpes. It requires exposure of the mucous membranes to each other. You are safe in this instance.
Answered 2/24/2023
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