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If you are hsv2 positive male an have no outbreak an you are taking medication everyday. what are chances of passing it to your partner while you are receiving unprotected oral sex ? an how low are chances when youre having protected intercourse ?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you can pass the virus to your partner through oral sex although you are asymptomatic. Risk is higher with infected male partner as in your case. With suppressive therapy, risk of transmission is reduced by approximately one-half in one study. Without suppressive therapy, 10% of sex partner will be infected within one year and 70% of the transmission occurs when there are no active lesions.

Answered 4/16/2022

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There is high chance of passing it during unprotected sex and very low when using protection. Exact figures vary. Best to use protection.

Answered 4/27/2022

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