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What is chance of male passing hsv2 to partner if using protection , no outbreak , and is on daily 500 mg valacyclovir ?

Q: what is chance of male passing hsv2 to partner if using protection , no outbreak , and is on daily 500 mg valacyclovir ?

: No numerical data are available, but in this situation the chance of transmission for any particular episode of vaginal sex is very low, maybe as low as one in a million.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No numerical data are available, but in this situation the chance of transmission for any particular episode of vaginal sex is very low, maybe as low as one in a million.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/17/2022

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A member asked:

What is chance of male passing hsv2 to partner if using protection , no outbreak , and is on daily 500 mg valacyclovir ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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