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Is Intercourse Safe With A Herpes 2 Patient?
Question: If my gf has herpes 2.. If she has no blisters or sores is it safe for oral or condom sex?
Brief Answer:
Not 100% safe
Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist and venereologist)
I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern
Herpes virus can be transmitted even during asymptomatic phases due to low grade shedding from infected genital mucosa. Moreover, even though a condom reduces risk of transmission of hsv, it does not eliminate it entirely. So, it is not entirely safe to have unprotected oral Or protected vaginal sex with a person who is known to have genital hsv 2 infection.
Regards
Not 100% safe
Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist and venereologist)
I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern
Herpes virus can be transmitted even during asymptomatic phases due to low grade shedding from infected genital mucosa. Moreover, even though a condom reduces risk of transmission of hsv, it does not eliminate it entirely. So, it is not entirely safe to have unprotected oral Or protected vaginal sex with a person who is known to have genital hsv 2 infection.
Regards
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