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What Is The Probability Of Transmission Of Genital Herpes From Female To Male When Wearing A Condom?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Jan 2022
Question: What is the probability of transmission of genital herpes from female to male when wearing a condom?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Risk of acquiring Genital Herpes in protected sex are comparatively lower

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

As regards your query of risk of Genital Herpes being transmitted in sex with infected female partner I would state that the risk of acquiring Genital Herpes in such a case is comparatively low but not 100 % guaranteed as there are chances of infection being transmitted through contact of uncovered skin surfaces .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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What Is The Probability Of Transmission Of Genital Herpes From Female To Male When Wearing A Condom?

Brief Answer: Risk of acquiring Genital Herpes in protected sex are comparatively lower Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . As regards your query of risk of Genital Herpes being transmitted in sex with infected female partner I would state that the risk of acquiring Genital Herpes in such a case is comparatively low but not 100 % guaranteed as there are chances of infection being transmitted through contact of uncovered skin surfaces . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.