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Can you get genital herpes from using someones bathroom that had a cold sore at the time you used their bathroom? ex from surfaces they may have touch

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Unlikely scenario: Genital Herpes is a viral disease , transmission by any method possible , fortunately is rare to occur such way , need body to body contact , virus will not survive out side body fluids especially on dry surface. Good hygiene is the best preventive measure in the bath room .

Dr Hodge and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/2/2015

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A member asked:

Can you get genital herpes from using someones bathroom that had a cold sore at the time you used their bathroom? ex from surfaces they may have touch

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Hodge and 4 doctors agreed

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