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Can i contract herpes by hugging, cuddling ( with clothes on) or sharing a bed with someone?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: There are 2 different strains of herpes described, skin to skin contact is needed for transmission to occur. Check cdc.gov in order to clarify.

Answered 10/23/2020

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