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I heard people with genital herpes have a higher risk of getting hiv is that true but i didnt have sex in year but should i b worried?
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Yes: Having genital herpes increases the risk of getting HIV infection, particularly if intercourse occurs during an outbreak. Using condoms decreases risk.
Answered 11/24/2014
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