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Hi, i was wondering what are the chances of catching herpes through having sex with a condom and with 0 visible lesions on partner are. there may have been some genital touching before condom was put on. not sure partner has it or not?

Q: hi, i was wondering what are the chances of catching herpes through having sex with a condom and with 0 visible lesions on partner are. there may have been some genital touching before condom was put on. not sure partner has it or not?

: Condom does not provide protection against HSV and HPV. A person with HSV can transmit infection even in the absence of visible lesion. Taking antiviral drugs could reduce infectivity. Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines Get HPV vaccine.

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Condom does not provide protection against HSV and HPV. A person with HSV can transmit infection even in the absence of visible lesion. Taking antiviral drugs could reduce infectivity. Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines Get HPV vaccine.

Answered 6/17/2021

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A member asked:

Hi, i was wondering what are the chances of catching herpes through having sex with a condom and with 0 visible lesions on partner are. there may have been some genital touching before condom was put on. not sure partner has it or not?

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