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Can you contract herpes from urine on a toilet seat? i was in a bathroom that didnt have working lights and when i sat down the seat was wet but my genitals accidentally touched the seat before i could get back up. can i get herpes this way?

Q: can you contract herpes from urine on a toilet seat? i was in a bathroom that didnt have working lights and when i sat down the seat was wet but my genitals accidentally touched the seat before i could get back up. can i get herpes this way?

: No likely. Recommend cleaning seat-especially if it is in the dark.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No likely. Recommend cleaning seat-especially if it is in the dark.

Answered 11/17/2021

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

STI risk from contaminated toilet seats has been an urban myth for more than a century. The is zero risk, with never a proved case of herpes or any other STI from such an exposure. Don't worry about it.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 11/17/2021

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A member asked:

Can you contract herpes from urine on a toilet seat? i was in a bathroom that didnt have working lights and when i sat down the seat was wet but my genitals accidentally touched the seat before i could get back up. can i get herpes this way?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

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