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A member asked:

How likely is it for a woman with herpes type 1 on her genitals, to pass it when not having a breakout?

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YES: Breakout is the most dangerous time the sores are open and the virus is contagious.

Dr Hale and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/8/2013

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