How Is The HSV-2 Infection Contracted?

Posted on Tue, 28 Mar 2017

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Question : I have type 2 herpes simplex.I am seeing a new girl but I am reluctant to have sex as I am paranoid of passing it on. If I am not having an outbreak and use a condom do you know the odds or chances of passing it on. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is substantial risk

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
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I read your query and understand your concerns.

HSV 2 spreads often when there are no symptoms of disease through sexual contact.
However if there is consistent use of condom and no contact with body fluids the risk is negligible.

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Replied by Dr. Ashok Kumar , 10 hours ago

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