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Can i have herpes without having sexual activity with other people and not having interaction with people with infection?

Q: can i have herpes without having sexual activity with other people and not having interaction with people with infection?

: You cannot have genital herpes in this situation. You could well have oral herpes from childhood interactions.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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You cannot have genital herpes in this situation. You could well have oral herpes from childhood interactions.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/17/2022

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A member asked:

Can i have herpes without having sexual activity with other people and not having interaction with people with infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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