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How common is ghsv-1 transmission? social implications for future partners and how common is occurrence? difference between hsv-1 and hsv-2?
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Genital herpes HSV1: These are crucial differences between GH due to HSV1 vs HSV2: lower recurrence rate (40% never have a second outbreak), less asymptomatic viral shedding, hence low risk of sexual transmission. Virtually all GHSV1 is acquired from oral sex, very rare cases from vaginal sex. Still best to inform prospective partners, but actual transmission risk is very low. Probably no need for ongoing treatment.
Answered 5/3/2018
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