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When diagnosed with herpes 2 (vaginal) can you still have protected sex with partner that is not affected? with no signs of o/b can condoms protect?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Herpes Vaginal: Yes. If your infection is inside your vagina then a condom would protect your partner.

Answered 4/23/2013

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A member asked:

When diagnosed with herpes 2 (vaginal) can you still have protected sex with partner that is not affected? with no signs of o/b can condoms protect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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