A member asked:

I have been recently diagnosed with genital herpes. how did i get this when my partner has no lesions or whatsoever? it is only i who have the sores.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Viral shedding : It is possible to shed the virus through intact skin.If one has a history of genital herpes, it can be contagious without an open or obvious lesion.

Answered 11/18/2013

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