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Will a dryer kill hsv1 if dried at high heat? lets say my mom who has hsv2 touched her genital area and then put my underwear in dryer... will the virus be on them still? or will dryer kill it ?

Q: will a dryer kill hsv1 if dried at high heat? lets say my mom who has hsv2 touched her genital area and then put my underwear in dryer... will the virus be on them still? or will dryer kill it ?

: The virus does not survive that long under that condition. Do not worry about it. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The virus does not survive that long under that condition. Do not worry about it. Take care.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 5/26/2023

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A member asked:

Will a dryer kill hsv1 if dried at high heat? lets say my mom who has hsv2 touched her genital area and then put my underwear in dryer... will the virus be on them still? or will dryer kill it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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