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Can you catch genital herpes from urine?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not: In general, transmission of herpes virus requires direct contact of an infected surface with a susceptible one, usually with rubbing to massage the virus into the tissues. Urine is an unlikely source of infection. But I would advise you to not press your luck with intentional urine exposure, especially to the eyes (e.g. "golden shower").

Answered 12/14/2017

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