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I had tested for hsv 2 which is positive but I never had sex, how is it possible to get it? I live in a boy hostel with 4 guys in a room and we share same washroom, can it be transferred for there? Because I never had any sexual contact with anyone
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Herpes can be transmitted by kissing or close contact with infected person apart from sexual way
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May be false positive... for detailed information do direct online consultation
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Dr. Nitin K Saxena
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
IgG is positive or IGM...
Do u have any lesion on ur genitals
Get the test repeated...cud be false positive
Share pic nd test reportnd consult me online for treatment
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