Can HSV 2 Be Contracted Through Skin To Skin Contact?

Posted on Sat, 23 Jul 2016

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Question : I have HSV type 2 which presents above my penis -- not on it. I rarely have an outbreak but I know the virus can be transmitted while showing no symptoms so I cover my pubic area during sex. Question 1: Can the virus be transmitted via sperm. Q2: Can I reduce the amount of Valtrex I take by using an herbal remedy?
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Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HSV infection is not a life threatening disease.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
HSV 2 virus is not present in semen. Mostly it will be transmitted through skin to skin or mucus membrane contact. There is no known herbal drugs can prevent the recurrence of HSV infection.
HSV infection is not a life threatening disease. So nothing to worry much about the same.
Dr S Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar