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How effective are condoms in preventing the spread of genital herpes?
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About 70%: Most sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted by body fluids. On the other hand herpes is located on the skin of penis and also scrotum, groin, etc. So the condoms will prevent about 70-80% of the cases.
Answered 6/11/2017
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