Herpes Transmission: Direct Skin‑to‑Skin Contact Required
Herpes simplex virus (HSV‑1, HSV‑2) spreads via direct contact with infected skin or mucosa—kissing, oral/genital/anal sex, touching active lesions. It does not spread through air (cough/sneeze), fomites (toilet seats, towels), or casual contact. Asymptomatic viral shedding also transmits infection.
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