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Genital herpes Transferd to leg

So today i went to the gym and my outbreak started a week ago. I usually keep it covered but disnt today cause i wanted to let it air out..and i accidentally touched my leg on the blister but whiped it away with a towel and when i got home i washed the area with soap... will i get herpes on my leg ?
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If someone has outbreaks on their lower leg, are they still shedding from their vagina or penis area? Can the virus still be passed through intercourse?
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No.
First of all your body builds defenses against it spreading around your body. So this would be very rare. Next it's not easily spread.
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