A member asked:

Should i get tested? me & my girlfriend have been having unprotected sex for a year now. she has hsv2. do i have it for sure? how much is the test?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes Type Two: Yes. The simple answer is that you should know your herpes status. It is not guaranteed that she transmitted this to you. But, each couple now a days needs to know if they have ever been exposed to either type of herpes. If you are negative your medical advisor can discuss with you and your girlfriend taking a medication to suppress her contagiousness.

Answered 3/31/2013

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nothing for sure: Nothing is for sure; you may or may not have contracted it. There's no real reason to check for it if you have no symptoms because there's no treatment unless symptoms occur; there is no "cure" for it.

Answered 9/28/2016

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