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Can you spread herpes without an outbreak?
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HERPES IS A VIRUS, HSV-1 AND HSV-2 ARE SPREAD EASY EITHER BY KISSING OR SKIN CONTACT. HSV-2 IS SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE. EITHER WAY PRACTICE SAFE SEX.
Answered 7/16/2021
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The answer is yes: herpes is often spread without an obvious, visible outbreak. This is especially true for HSV2 causing genital herpes; much less common for oral herpes (cold sores), almost always due to HSV1.
Answered 7/18/2021
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