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I slept with a lady who has history of herpes. two days later she had outbreak developed sores on her lips. what are the chances that i got infected?

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

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There is a chance: There's not much you can do about it now except wait. Active lesions are usually how you spread the virus, but if she was within 48 hours of a breakout, there may have been viruses present. Best of luck.

Answered 5/23/2015

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A member asked:

I slept with a lady who has history of herpes. two days later she had outbreak developed sores on her lips. what are the chances that i got infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cody Mead answered

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