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What is the probability of getting herpes with no senual intercourse?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, you can get: The herpes simplex virus without having sexual intercourse. Don't know the actual odds. Hsv -2 can be spread through vaginal, anal ; oral sex. The herpes simplex virus-1 can spread to the genitals by mouth to genital contact or genital to genital contact.

Answered 2/16/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes: Herpes is a virus that is transmitted skin to skin or infected fluids to skin. There are two types of herpes, type one is the 'oral version and is found 75% of us. It is most commonly caught during childhood from other family members. Herpes type two is found in 25% of us and is thought to be most closely identified as the std herpes. Skin to skin means it can be caught even without intercours.

Answered 6/22/2017

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