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Can i get genital hsv from taking a bath after someone who took a shower with active hsv1 and hsv2 sore present?
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There is a very low risk of getting genital herpes (HSV-1 or HSV-2) by taking a bath after someone who has an active sore present. Herpes viruses do not survive for long outside the body, and transmission through inanimate objects such as towels or bathwater is rare. It is still possible to contract herpes through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person's sore or mucous memb. secretion
Answered 5/24/2023
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