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Can parent with herpes of the genitals and mouth give the virus to a child through routine, non-sexual contact?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Yes: This is very common. Parents kiss their children, touch their own mouths and then the child, and other forms of activities which can result in transmission.

Dr Schomberg-Klaiss and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2013

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A member asked:

Can parent with herpes of the genitals and mouth give the virus to a child through routine, non-sexual contact?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Schomberg-Klaiss and another doctor agreed

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