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Can you contract the hsv1 through artificial insemination if the donor carries the virus?

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Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

HSV & IVF: Semen can transmit hsv1 if the donor has the disease. Semen banks screen donors, . If you are going to undergo ivf, make sure the donor has been screened.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/26/2020

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