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Can i get hsv2 from putting clean clothes on a table that has been infected with hsv1?

Q: can i get hsv2 from putting clean clothes on a table that has been infected with hsv1?

: HSV1 or HSV 2 transmission is not possible in above described scenario, from inanimate surfaces. A fight-or-flight response appears likely given circumstances in the context of possible health related anxiety.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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HSV1 or HSV 2 transmission is not possible in above described scenario, from inanimate surfaces. A fight-or-flight response appears likely given circumstances in the context of possible health related anxiety.

Answered 6/18/2023

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Can i get hsv2 from putting clean clothes on a table that has been infected with hsv1?

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