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My sister has hsv 2 genital herpes and she gave me her computer shes was using me knowing she dont wash her hands she used the computer right after can i get herpes on my hands after touching the computer meaning-can you get herpes from an object?
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No. HSV is transmitted by contact of a susceptible person with an individual excreting virus. The virus must encounter mucosal surfaces or broken skin in order for an infection to be initiated.
Answered 9/16/2023
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