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Suggest Chances Of Herpes Transmission

About a month ago, I made out with and was fingered by a guy who LATER told me he had herpes. He also told me he was starting to have an outbreak the night we were together. What are the chances I have contracted it? I have gone for a test and am waiting on the results. Meanwhile, I am very worried..
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Herpes is a contagious viral disorder. Herpes simplex viruses spread from person to person through close contact. Herpes Simplex Virus - 2 (HSV-2) causes primarily anogenital infections.
You may wait for the results. If your immunity is good, you may not develop any lesions. In case you get fever and painful lesions, then you need to take treatment immediately.
Anti-pyretics and Analgesics like Ibuprofen and paracetamol will help to reduce pain and fever.
You can use topical anti-viral creams or oral intake of anti-viral drug containing acyclovir.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Suggest Chances Of Herpes Transmission

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Herpes is a contagious viral disorder. Herpes simplex viruses spread from person to person through close contact. Herpes Simplex Virus - 2 (HSV-2) causes primarily anogenital infections. You may wait for the results. If your immunity is good, you may not develop any lesions. In case you get fever and painful lesions, then you need to take treatment immediately. Anti-pyretics and Analgesics like Ibuprofen and paracetamol will help to reduce pain and fever. You can use topical anti-viral creams or oral intake of anti-viral drug containing acyclovir. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.