A member asked:

What if i give a bj to someone with hsv2 but no symptoms/signs (breakouts) at the moment? i do have hsv1 (oral) but no breakout in a long time.

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Might get it.: If this individual had a recent breakout I would abstain. It is probably not going to happen but it is possible. The pt will continue to shed virus for a while after the virus has caused a breakout. This is somewhat risky behavior.

Answered 11/12/2014

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