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Do Multiple Partners Increases Chances Of Herpes?

Hi, I m sacred I think I may have herpes. I am going to get tested but I want to prepare myself. If I do have it I would have gotten it about 3 years ago. I have been sexually active with only one other person for 2 years and we have constantly had sex during that time unprotected. He does not have herpes so I m wondering if that significantly reduces that chances that I have it
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Chances of getting herpes can be increased by having multiple sex partners. Those who have herpes won't show up clinically every time. They will have episodes when having low immunity. But those who are having sexual contact with them can acquire infection. If you had any symptoms of herpes like blistering rashes with burning sensation, pain or itching then you can go for herpes 1 and 2 blood test to rule out that.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Do Multiple Partners Increases Chances Of Herpes?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Chances of getting herpes can be increased by having multiple sex partners. Those who have herpes won t show up clinically every time. They will have episodes when having low immunity. But those who are having sexual contact with them can acquire infection. If you had any symptoms of herpes like blistering rashes with burning sensation, pain or itching then you can go for herpes 1 and 2 blood test to rule out that. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.