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Question: Is there a test that can let me know my transmission rate for genital herpes? My partner doesn’t have it, but I do.
Brief Answer:
More contagious during sores episode.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
There doesn't exist a test that can show the transmission rate for genital herpes or hsv 2. The herpes virus is highly contagious when the person has open sores.
If you don't have sores or rash your probability of being contagious is low.
The contagiousness depends on Dna hsv copies in blood , the virus replicates more it DNA when has firstly infected the person or in reoccurrence episode when sores appear.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
More contagious during sores episode.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
There doesn't exist a test that can show the transmission rate for genital herpes or hsv 2. The herpes virus is highly contagious when the person has open sores.
If you don't have sores or rash your probability of being contagious is low.
The contagiousness depends on Dna hsv copies in blood , the virus replicates more it DNA when has firstly infected the person or in reoccurrence episode when sores appear.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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