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What are the chances to transmit hsv-2 to the oral area by having oral sex if the person who has it is on valacyclovir daily?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes Transmission: Valacyclovir, considered to be the best treatment option in this scenario, turns down the contagiousness by 50%.

Answered 10/28/2013

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Lesions present?: If the lesions of the herpes virus are visually present, they can still transmit the virus in spite of the rx's presence. We no longer classify hsv as type i or ii for just this reason that either variety can appear in any location with oral sex.

Answered 10/16/2017

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