[Question #4512] Chances of HSV-2 Transmission?
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29 months ago
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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
29 months ago
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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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29 months ago
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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
29 months ago
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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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29 months ago
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Would you recommend I be tested from this encounter?
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
29 months ago
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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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