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If someone is exposed to herpes on the base of penis since penis is covered by condom, can he have herpes on penis head but not at place he might be exposed to? no tears of condom.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Yes: If you think you caught something see a DR. But the risk of infection from this is not very high.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/8/2016

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A member asked:

If someone is exposed to herpes on the base of penis since penis is covered by condom, can he have herpes on penis head but not at place he might be exposed to? no tears of condom.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

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