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What Are The Chances Of Contracting Genital Herpes From Protected Intercourse?
Question: Chance of catching genital herpes from one exposure of intercourse while wearing a condom?
I had protected inter course with a prostitue 32 weeks ago. I have had zero symptoms or outbreaks. If I acquired herpes would symptoms of shown up in 32 weeks?
I had protected inter course with a prostitue 32 weeks ago. I have had zero symptoms or outbreaks. If I acquired herpes would symptoms of shown up in 32 weeks?
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to have herpes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through the details.
The chances of transmission of herpes by intercourse is reduced by usage of condom.If there are active lesions in the area of skin contact there are minor possibilities. If no active lesions the chances are almost nil.
Moreover there are no symptoms past 32 weeks, so it is most unlikely to have herpes.It will usually manifest by 2-3 weeks.
You can go for HSV 1&2 IgG antibodies test to relieve your anxiety.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Unlikely to have herpes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through the details.
The chances of transmission of herpes by intercourse is reduced by usage of condom.If there are active lesions in the area of skin contact there are minor possibilities. If no active lesions the chances are almost nil.
Moreover there are no symptoms past 32 weeks, so it is most unlikely to have herpes.It will usually manifest by 2-3 weeks.
You can go for HSV 1&2 IgG antibodies test to relieve your anxiety.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
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