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My gf recently tested positive for chicken pox and shes been having intercourse with me and our bf but me and her have only been doing oral and penetration with our bf but hes used condom with me. could i and our bf have chicken pox too?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Are you certain about her test result? Chickenpox testing is rare. The same virus causes shingles (herpes zoster), which is not transmitted by sex. However, genital herpes can be misdiagnosed as shingles in the genital area. If her positve test is for actually herpes simplex virus (HSV), then ineed you coud have it as well, despite condoms. Clarify the test done and discuss with your doctor.

Answered 12/11/2022

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