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If a woman has hsv2 and she has sex with a condom is she still at risk for hiv i checked didn't see any sores bumps before we had sex help asap?

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Dr. Thomas Josa answered

Should be ok: Condoms used properly are effectively prevent the spread of HIV.

Answered 11/28/2015

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A member asked:

If a woman has hsv2 and she has sex with a condom is she still at risk for hiv i checked didn't see any sores bumps before we had sex help asap?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Josa answered

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