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Hi,i suffer from genital herpes 2 is it linked to hiv.i'm also worried passing the virus to my partner.i have blisters on my face the medication fail.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Possibly: Since Herpes 2 is sexually transmitted, the same person is more likely to have other STD, thus the answer is possible but not absolute. You should be considered that you may be transmitting it to your partner even when there is no active lesion. At the minimum , use a condom.

Answered 4/6/2015

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