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If i tried on a pair of panties and my daughter unknowingly tried on the same pair a day later, is she at risk for contracting genital herpes if there was an active outbreak?

Q: if i tried on a pair of panties and my daughter unknowingly tried on the same pair a day later, is she at risk for contracting genital herpes if there was an active outbreak?

: No, herpes virus does not survive on clothes.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, herpes virus does not survive on clothes.

Dr Handsfield and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/20/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

From your description chances are near 0

Answered 4/20/2022

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A member asked:

If i tried on a pair of panties and my daughter unknowingly tried on the same pair a day later, is she at risk for contracting genital herpes if there was an active outbreak?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Handsfield and another doctor agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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