[Question #4512] Chances of HSV-2 Transmission?

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80 months ago

My question is fairly simple. I had brief protected intercourse with a woman who is confirmed HSV-2 positive. A condom was used, I briefly penetrated her for less than a minute before deciding I didn’t want to take any more risks. Should there be any concern I contracted HSV-2 from this encounter? 

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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
80 months ago
No, I don't believe that this situation presents any real risk of you acquiring herpes.  The time was so short, it was a single encounter, I just don't feel that this should be a worry for you at all.  I am assuming that you already know that you are uninfected.

Terri
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80 months ago
Most recent test for HSV-2 was negative. I’m pretty sure during this encounter I was mindful of not letting an uncovered portion of my penis come into contact with her vagina. Even if it did it would take more sufficient contact to contract correct?
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
80 months ago
Yes, herpes isn't as easy to transmit as some might imagine.  I believe it would take more contact and exposure and longer contact to have a realistic change of being infected.

Terri
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80 months ago
Would you recommend I be tested from this encounter?
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
79 months ago
No, I don't recommend that you get tested due to this encounter.  From your description, it was very brief as well as protected.  But if you can't relax about this, you could.

Terri
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