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What Causes Herpes Simplex?
Hello Just found out the my girlfriend came out positive with herpes simplex 1. We all had our test done last year and nothing came till now when she did it again. First wondering do I keep having unprotected sex with her and orally.. Wondering if she cheated on me she swears up and down and cries saying she didn t. Don t know what to do besides check myself out too. Scared...
Mon, 11 May 2015
Dear caring boyfriend
Herpes simplex is caused by virus and mostly spreads by sexual exposure but there are other route of transmission. You will get infection if you are having unprotected sex with her. It is treatable condition and you both should consult expert skin specialist and complete drug treatment. Commonly prescribed drug is acyclovir. So do not be in panic and get yourself treated. All the best.
Herpes simplex is caused by virus and mostly spreads by sexual exposure but there are other route of transmission. You will get infection if you are having unprotected sex with her. It is treatable condition and you both should consult expert skin specialist and complete drug treatment. Commonly prescribed drug is acyclovir. So do not be in panic and get yourself treated. All the best.
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