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When a female is infected with herpes ii and had sex with a uninfected male how long should the outbreak takes to come out?

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

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The average: incubation period (time until symptoms develop) after exposure (in this case the female's contact with the male) is 4 days, but symptoms may develop anywhere from 2 to 12 days after exposure. Obviously, use of condoms and disclosure of potential for infection is part of responsible intimate, sexual behavior. Stay well.

Answered 5/25/2017

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A member asked:

When a female is infected with herpes ii and had sex with a uninfected male how long should the outbreak takes to come out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julie Abbott answered

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