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Could i contract herpes from using someone with herpes personal intimate objects only hours after they use it on genitalia? objects briefly cleaned, not sanitized by any means. person is also on antiviral medication?

Q: could i contract herpes from using someone with herpes personal intimate objects only hours after they use it on genitalia? objects briefly cleaned, not sanitized by any means. person is also on antiviral medication?

: No, herpes transmission is not possible in above scenario. Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding herpes transmission.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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No, herpes transmission is not possible in above scenario. Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding herpes transmission.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 9/12/2022

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A member asked:

Could i contract herpes from using someone with herpes personal intimate objects only hours after they use it on genitalia? objects briefly cleaned, not sanitized by any means. person is also on antiviral medication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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