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If someone touched my floor after touching their cold sore & then my underwear touched the floor in the same spot can i wear them? or will i catch hsv genitally ?
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HSV transmission is not possible in above described scenario, skin to skin contact is needed in order for transmission to occur, check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding HSV transmission.
Answered 6/12/2023
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