<s>[INST] My doctor told me I had been exposed to the herpes virus type 2. The first test was 1.4 and a week later the test was 1.3. I am confused because I have never had any sexual interaction no kissing,oral,vaginal,or anal. I barely come into contact with people so could the test be wrong or is it something else. I also have never had an outbreak please help I am stressing out. [/INST] Hello Dear. Majority of herpes infection spreads by sexual route and intimate contact. Sometimes even touching some sores of infected people may contaminate your hands and if you touch your genital area with contaminated hands it may cause herpes type 2 infection. Transmission of the virus via routes like sharing bed linen, clothing, towels, toilet seats, eating utensils, shared cups/glasses, and in public spas is less likely, but the possibility cannot be totally ruled out. Anyways do not worry. Just follow the treatment plan of your doctor. It's completely curable. Hope I have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I'll be glad to help you. All the besting warm regards Chat Doctor.  </s>