[Question #10087] HSV2 Oral to Genital Transmission

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26 months ago
I wanted to find out the possibility of transmission if someone with an HSV2 Oral infection performs oral sex on me (I'm a female).  How much of a risk would it be to contract HSV2 genital via this mode?
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
26 months ago
very low, because HSV 2 oral infection is uncommon and when it does exist, it is rarely shed from the mouth
Terri
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26 months ago
Thank you kindly for your reassuring response.
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
25 months ago
You are most welcome.

Terri
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