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A member asked:

Just diagnosed with genital herpes, had my first outbreak. bf gets cold sores. what are the chances of giving it to him genitally? with no outbreak.

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: You can pass the virus even if you are asymptomatic. You have a much higher risk if having an active outbreak. But still can occur when having no symptoms. Use protection all the time. And even using condemns doesn't protect 100%

Answered 10/29/2015

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