Is Genital Herpes Contagious?

Posted on Sat, 13 Feb 2016

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Sat, 13 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : the question i have is that my granddaughter has herpes and she lives with my husband and i , can we catch it from her off of the toilet seat

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to spread from toilet seat

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Spread of herpes is by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the disease. Herpes virus cannot survive long on a non-living surface, so there is no real risk of getting it from a toilet seat or hot tub, for example.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee