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I have hsv2 and used the toilet without washing my hands. 3 minutes later i noticed my child playing with his penis and i pushed his hand away. he then used his hand to touch his penis again. i had no active outbreak at the time. is my child at risk?

Q: i have hsv2 and used the toilet without washing my hands. 3 minutes later i noticed my child playing with his penis and i pushed his hand away. he then used his hand to touch his penis again. i had no active outbreak at the time. is my child at risk?

: No risk and nothing to worry about. HSV2 is ONLY transmitted by sex. No other way. Children and the household contacts of infected person never catch it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No risk and nothing to worry about. HSV2 is ONLY transmitted by sex. No other way. Children and the household contacts of infected person never catch it.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/25/2021

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A member asked:

I have hsv2 and used the toilet without washing my hands. 3 minutes later i noticed my child playing with his penis and i pushed his hand away. he then used his hand to touch his penis again. i had no active outbreak at the time. is my child at risk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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