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If someone is exposed to herpes on the base of penis since penis is covered by condom, can he have herpes on penis head but not at place he might be exposed to? no tears of condom.
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Yes: If you think you caught something see a DR. But the risk of infection from this is not very high.
Answered 1/8/2016
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