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Herpes simplex virus

2020-09-17 15:20:19
Dear sir If someone has herpes simplex virus sores are on hand does its spread to others by shaking hand of infected person.
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Very rarely... for detailed information do direct online consultation

Answered2020-09-17 15:47:00

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Herpes simples usually does not happen on hands. It either happens over face or genitals. The thing over hands can be something else. Kindly get online consultation for diagnosis and treatment by sharing pics

Answered2020-09-17 15:28:00

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