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64 year old female .....non sexuallyy active......contracted herpes 2...... what are possible ways of aquiring.......thank you kindly?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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Old infection: The most likely explanation is that you acquired it some time in the past when you were sexually active, and just had a recent outbreak.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 2/6/2019

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A member asked:

64 year old female .....non sexuallyy active......contracted herpes 2...... what are possible ways of aquiring.......thank you kindly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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