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A member asked:

If you have oral sex with someone who has herpes without a condom are you guaranteed to catch it?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Absolutely!: More so if they have an open lesion, but always a major hazard. This "someone" should be on medication if they are planning on having sex, period!

Dr Neumann agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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