Herpes Transmission: Can You Get It From Shoes?
Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) can be transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids, such as saliva or skin lesions. Sharing an infected person’s shoes, however, is not a likely mode of transmission. The virus needs direct contact with the skin or mucous membranes to cause infection.Herpes - Related Articles
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