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If a male has herpes and receives oral from a female will she get herpes in her mouth?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

She could: Herpes virus can be shed (=infectious) even when no sores present. So it is not impossible. You should use condoms to responsibly prevent transmission. See: http://www.Cdc.Gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.Htm --for more information.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Herpes: Possibly. Herpes virus is contagious virus can be shed without any evident active lesions. In particular if vesicles are present the virus is highly contagious . The chances would be decreased if he is on suppressive therapy with an anti herpes virus medication such as valtrex (valacyclovir).

Answered 2/22/2013

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Maybe: An hsv2 is very transmittable.Please avoid this type of sexual activity.Warn your partner of her (or his) risk.

Answered 9/21/2016

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