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?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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.

Answered 7/25/2021

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