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What Are The Chances Of Transmitting Genital Herpes Through Protected Intercourse?
Question: I have gential herpes. I had sex with a male who was wearing a condom - could he get it from me or are the chances low?
Brief Answer:
Chances are low and might be transmitted if you have rashes
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. The chances of getting herpes is low if he was wearing a condom.
2. There might be transmission of herpes if your had rashes and the fluid touched his skin.
3. Without rashes on you it is unlikely that he will get herpes.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts,
Regards,
Chances are low and might be transmitted if you have rashes
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. The chances of getting herpes is low if he was wearing a condom.
2. There might be transmission of herpes if your had rashes and the fluid touched his skin.
3. Without rashes on you it is unlikely that he will get herpes.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts,
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I dont think i had any rashes at the time, but if i did and it touched his skin (that the condom didnt cover) without their being an opening in his skin or anything do you think i have to worry?
Brief Answer:
If you had no rashes then he is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. If you did not have rashes then there is chances of herpes transmission to him is rare.
2. If you did and it touched the uncovered part of his skin then a transmission of herpes might have been possible.
3. There were no rashes on you and therefore he is safe.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts,
Regards,
If you had no rashes then he is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. If you did not have rashes then there is chances of herpes transmission to him is rare.
2. If you did and it touched the uncovered part of his skin then a transmission of herpes might have been possible.
3. There were no rashes on you and therefore he is safe.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts,
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
If i did have rashes and it touched the uncovered part of his skin, but not his penis directly - do you think i have to worry? If there were no cuts or openings in that skin of his
Brief Answer:
You should not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. If your rashes touched an area of his skin which was without cuts and openings then you should not worry.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts,
Regards,
You should not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. If your rashes touched an area of his skin which was without cuts and openings then you should not worry.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts,
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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