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elephant123
If you have hsv2, would you be able to spread it to your own hands, even if there is no outbreak
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Thank you very much
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Life360_Dave
You cant contract the same type in another location.
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elephant123
So even If I have open wounds on my hands it is not possible ?
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Hi and welcome, no you cannot.
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