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Can you get herpes virus someone in a public toilet spill sperm like fluid from a sex toy on you?

Q: can you get herpes virus someone in a public toilet spill sperm like fluid from a sex toy on you?

: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that the herpes simplex virus may be able to live on surfaces for up to a few hours outside of the body.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that the herpes simplex virus may be able to live on surfaces for up to a few hours outside of the body.

Answered 2/25/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Chances are very low. Just be careful.

Answered 2/27/2022

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Unless you have open sores on your lips or penis, than no herpes will result on contact .Always be careful and knowledgeable when having sex.

Answered 2/28/2022

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A member asked:

Can you get herpes virus someone in a public toilet spill sperm like fluid from a sex toy on you?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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