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Can I Get Herpes Infection After Having Protected Sex?
Hello Doctor I am Mr. P living in Haiti, i got my gf living in Boston but she was back in Haiti and we was go out and make sex together with a condom, but the problem she just to say me that she got Herpes and searching on the net i saw that Herpes is very contagious so, we had kiss together and make love. I want to make a test but in Haiti we can't identify this deseas please i need an advsor cause i am taking aciclovir cause i am really scard but i don't feel no good.
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contac me
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic
It is true that genital herpes is not totally preventable even with a condom, however the risk is reduced by 50% when condom/protection is used.
The virus causing herpes is transmitted by close contact with infected skin or mucous membranes; a condom is not 100% protective against infection since it only covers the shaft of penis and therefore may leave infected genital area exposed.
Since your sexual partner is infected with herpes therefore I would suggest you to get yourself tested for herpes. It would be appropriate to take up a blood test for herpes at 2 weeks after the last sexual act.
Moreover if you notice any genital sores or ulcers you must get yourself checked with a dermatologist Or venereologist.
Regards
It is true that genital herpes is not totally preventable even with a condom, however the risk is reduced by 50% when condom/protection is used.
The virus causing herpes is transmitted by close contact with infected skin or mucous membranes; a condom is not 100% protective against infection since it only covers the shaft of penis and therefore may leave infected genital area exposed.
Since your sexual partner is infected with herpes therefore I would suggest you to get yourself tested for herpes. It would be appropriate to take up a blood test for herpes at 2 weeks after the last sexual act.
Moreover if you notice any genital sores or ulcers you must get yourself checked with a dermatologist Or venereologist.
Regards
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