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Can Herpes Spread By Sharing Infected Person S Razor?
My boyfriend and I just spent weekend in fl with my sister and brother in law and we shared a bathroom . I didn t inform my boyfriend of them having herpes and now I m killing myself scared to death because he just informed me he used my brother in laws razor on his face who has herpes what to do help scared to death he might have it not sure if it can spread that way?????
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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There are two main herpes viruses that concern persons: (1)herpes 1 and (2) herpes 2.
Herpes 1 is mainly associated with 'cold sores' on the mouth. This is a common viral infection that is present in many persons.
Herpes 2 is mainly associated with genital infections. It is spread by genital contact.
If this is your concern then your boyfriend would not have contracted this virus by using your brother in law's razor, genital contact is required.
I hope this helps
There are two main herpes viruses that concern persons: (1)herpes 1 and (2) herpes 2.
Herpes 1 is mainly associated with 'cold sores' on the mouth. This is a common viral infection that is present in many persons.
Herpes 2 is mainly associated with genital infections. It is spread by genital contact.
If this is your concern then your boyfriend would not have contracted this virus by using your brother in law's razor, genital contact is required.
I hope this helps
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