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A member asked:
Boyfriend has genital herpes...he never had an outbreak with me until now. should i be worried?
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Sure: He can be shedding virus and pass the Herpes to you even if he does not have an obvious outbreak. He can consider taking a suppressive medication the minimize the risk to you, but there is a chance that you either have or will contract the virus.
Answered 11/22/2014
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Yes: Herpes Simplex infections can be spread whether the person has an outbreak or not.
Answered 11/21/2014
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