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So i might have been exposed to herpes within the last 2 daysthats not what im worried about. i havnt showed symptoms such as cold sores. but i touched my mouth and then touched my eyes. can i spread it to my genital this way?
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Unlikely: Direct spread to genitalia more common-ie sexual activity
Answered 11/20/2020
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