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Gp told me i have a fungal last weekend in groin area. i'm getting treatment. i'm meeting my partner in a fortnight, will it be safe to have sex?

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

NO: I would not. I would wait until you have no visible sign of fungal growth. Probably would not transfer under treatment, but I would play it safe.

Answered 3/22/2016

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