Can Vaginal Sex With Someone Who Has Anal Herpes Transmit The Virus?

Posted on Wed, 13 May 2020

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Wed, 13 May 2020 Answered on

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Question : Brief Answer:
Regarding herpes virus disease

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Anal herpes is a type of genital herpes and yes one can get herpes from vaginal sex with someone who has anal herpes.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (0 minute later)

If someone has anal herpes is it the same as vaginal herpes. If someone has vaginal sex with a person who has anal heroes can they contract herpes?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 hours later)

I dont understand. How can a person that only has has vaginal sex get herpes from another person if the herpes lesion is only in the anal area?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding herpes simplex virus infection

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Viral shedding is not only from the herpes lesions but also from the surrounding skin and because of the anatomical proximity of vagina and anus, there could be a possibility of transmitting herpes by vaginal sex.

Take care.

Regards

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