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If i did catch hsv2 from my girlfriend (i knew she had it but still had sex during and nonduring outbreak) can we continue to have unprotected sex?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

No: Hsv can be contagious at any stage.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/31/2013

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