[Question #4256] HSV2 Followup
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83 months ago
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I recently asked related ? but purchased new ?
to get more specific. Pls assess risk: hsv2+ female on valicyc 500 but took a
few days off (3?) then back on for a few days (2?) then missed 1 day but was on
3 consecutive days (to include day of sex act) prior to sex act -genital
rubbing (lubricated less friction) no penetration but RIGHT after felt POSSIBLE
symptom of o/b for > a day near area of genital contact. No lesion
developed. question: 1)does 3 days of meds offer some protection at all? 2)how
much less risk without penetration? 3)in general with o/b is there guarantee of
transmission? 4) I know 2-10 days for symptoms but is there an avg? 5)general
thoughts about risk here?
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
83 months ago
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Three days of medication will most definitely reduce the risk of transmission, yes! Without penetration,the risk is dramatically reduced, yes. No, there is not guarantee of transmission ever - just more likely with an obvious outbreak. The average duration of a recurrent outbreak is about one week.
I think you risk is low. Is it zero? No,but it is low.
Terri
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