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A member asked:
Can you catch genital herpes from a toilet seat? i don't believe you can but i'm not certain and i don't want to google.
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No: Your question is actually common enough that MayoClinic has an answer for this. See the link http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/genital-herpes/expert-answers/genital-herpes/faq-20058506
Answered 11/21/2014
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Herpes 2: It is very unlikely that you would get Herpes Genitalia from a toilet seat. Genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection. Spread from skin to skin contact. In most cases, the virus enters your body through mucous membranes. The type of skin found in your mouth,genitals or anus. Because the virus dies quickly outside of the body. Toilet , towels or casual contact objects will not spread inf
Answered 11/21/2014
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Very unlikely: The Herpes virus spreads by direct contact primarily, However according to Public Health Agency data the virus can last up to eight hours on surfaces. So it is feasible,but highly unlikely.
Answered 11/23/2014
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