
If Someone Has HSV-1 Genital, Only One Outbreak 10 Years

Brief Answer:
Regarding HSV transmission
Detailed Answer:
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Yes, that would be an ideal case scenario in addition to using a condom. This is because HSV is mostly acquired from someone who doesn't have any symptoms at the time of sexual contact.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regarding HSV transmission
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
Yes, that would be an ideal case scenario in addition to using a condom. This is because HSV is mostly acquired from someone who doesn't have any symptoms at the time of sexual contact.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad


Just asking around. 2 other doctors said HPV-1 is not as problematic as HPV-2, and that is so highly unlikely to transmit genital HPV-1 to a non-infected partner (when not shedding or showing symptoms) that it is unnecessary to take an antiviral medicine when having intercourse with a non-infected partner during asymptomatic periods. Do you agree? Also - is taking acyclovir daily a problem for someone who has stage 2 kidney disease?

Correction: HPV-1 = HSV-1
Brief Answer:
Regarding HSV 1 transmission
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Patients with kidney disease ideally should avoid Acyclovir due to an increased risk of drug toxicity.
I agree genital HSV 1 is much less likely to transmit than type 2 HSV during asymptomatic phases but the risk is not an absolute Zero.
Using a condom would still reduce whatever little chance of transmission exists with HSV 1.
Take care
Regarding HSV 1 transmission
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Patients with kidney disease ideally should avoid Acyclovir due to an increased risk of drug toxicity.
I agree genital HSV 1 is much less likely to transmit than type 2 HSV during asymptomatic phases but the risk is not an absolute Zero.
Using a condom would still reduce whatever little chance of transmission exists with HSV 1.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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