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Do i have to spray sanitiser on my clothes after going to the toilet if i have herpes? since you use your hand, it comes into skin to skin contact with the area and then one touches underwear and pants before washing hands?
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Herpes is transmitted from person to person via bodily fluids. Assuming that any fluids on your hands when transferred to clothing usually dry out, the transmission from your clothing is not a problem. Make sure you always wash your hands after using the toilet.
Answered 7/25/2022
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