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Diagnosed With HSV-1, Girlfriend Having Small Nose Rash. Is It Possible I Have Contacted It From Her?
Hi I was just diagnosed with HSV-1 , the outbreak happens a week after visiting my girl friend in the east coast. Is it possible I have contacted it from her? She had a small rash on her nose, and only her nose while I was with her. or was it just dormant and now triggered by travel and other factors? Also, I am wondering if I can transmit it to my girlfriend ( considering if I contacted the virus from other sources). thank you very much, Peter
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
yes that could be the way of infection
you will be infectious for one week after disappearance of the rash
better to avoid sex and contact with others
advicing you to start on antiviral medication
you will be infectious for one week after disappearance of the rash
better to avoid sex and contact with others
advicing you to start on antiviral medication
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