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A 37-year-old male asked:
Is it easy to get herpes on the fingers masterbating someone's penis if they have a herpes bump. i didn't touch anything else on my body?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. George Valdezanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
It's possible: It's called herpetic whitlow. Dont touch if you see sores, and always use condoms for intercourse.
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