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Hsv2 positive male. what are chances of passing to female . if im using protection and taking daily valacyclovir 500 mg ?
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In the research on valacyclovir protection, in couples in which one person had HSV2, with no condoms or drug, just avoiding sex during outbreaks: average transmission about once per 1,000 episodes of unprotected vaginal sex. With condoms plus valayclovir, a lot lower chance than that. Still, your partner(s) should know you have HSV2 and participate in a decision whether or not to have sex.
Answered 4/18/2022
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