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Please let me know if there is any way you can get herpes without coming into contact with someone who has it?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Lack of contact with someone who has herpes will keep you from getting herpes.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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