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Question: I contracted herpes 2 orally about six months ago. My current treatment consists of taking Acyclovir 800 mg 5 times daily. I have no active sores at this time.
Question: Is it possible for me to transmit this disease to a partner by having vaginal or anal intercourse without using a condom?
Question: Is it possible for me to transmit this disease to a partner by having vaginal or anal intercourse without using a condom?
Brief Answer:
You will not transmit Herpes without active sores
Detailed Answer:
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It is highly unlikely to transmit the Herpes virus if you do not have active sores/lesions. Whenever you have active lesions (either around the mouth/genitalia), coming in direct/indirect contact with sores can transmit the virus.
So be careful not to share towels, utensils etc or to engage in kissing/sexual intercourse when you have active lesions.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
You will not transmit Herpes without active sores
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic.
It is highly unlikely to transmit the Herpes virus if you do not have active sores/lesions. Whenever you have active lesions (either around the mouth/genitalia), coming in direct/indirect contact with sores can transmit the virus.
So be careful not to share towels, utensils etc or to engage in kissing/sexual intercourse when you have active lesions.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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