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If a hiv man positive he transfer genital herpes to a negative women is that means she get hiv too even if they have safe sex?

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No: Herpes & HIV are two different viral infections. Passing one does not mean you will pass the other. However, there is definitely a real possibility of passing both. To reduce the risk, the HIV + person should be on anti-retrovirals & protease inhibitors. The person should also always watch for herpes lesions & be on treatment if any occur. They should also practice safe sex esp with lesions.

Answered 6/10/2014

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