A member asked:

I've touched my vagina and then my eyes, could i have gotten herpes?

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Dr. Todd Purkiss answered

No: Unless you already have herpes to begin with, you cannot get it by touching your genitals then another part of your body. If you have active herpes and are concerned you may have spread it to your eye by contact, that is also unlikely.

Dr Conrad agreed

Answered 9/12/2018

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A member asked:

I've touched my vagina and then my eyes, could i have gotten herpes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Todd Purkiss answered

Dr Conrad agreed

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