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Can you spread genital herpes if you don't have an outbreak?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

GENITAL HERPES: Yes. You can spread genital herpes if you don't have an outbreak. The viruses can still be aroud even if you do not see them.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 1/14/2019

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