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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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Dr. Alan Menter answered

Unlikely: Direct spread to genitalia more common-ie sexual activity

Answered 11/20/2020

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Menter answered

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