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Is Herpes Contagious And How Often Will The Outbreak Occur?

Hi, my fiance went to the doctor and found out that he have herpes infection, i haven't went to the doctor yet will i get the same thing he has and can i get rid of it. Or if i can't how often would the outbreak occur. Also i been itching down there on my vagina. I'm 26 yrs.old, I'm 5'5 1/2, I'm a 184 pounds
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Thank you for the query.Herpes genitalis does spread by unprotected intercourse.These are known for recurrence.so there are chances that you might acquire herpes.Please have protected intercourse.please take complete treatment for both .itching in vagina may be due to number of causes.so please consult the doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
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Is Herpes Contagious And How Often Will The Outbreak Occur?

Thank you for the query.Herpes genitalis does spread by unprotected intercourse.These are known for recurrence.so there are chances that you might acquire herpes.Please have protected intercourse.please take complete treatment for both .itching in vagina may be due to number of causes.so please consult the doctor for diagnosis and treatment.