[Question #7405] Asymptomatic transmission after 35 years of being infected
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57 months ago
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I've had hsv 2 for 35 years .I'm in good health and I rarely have a outbreak. One in the last 4 years. And can trace that outbreak to eating a lot of chocolate. My question is. What is the probability of transmission to a uninfected person ? Though my outbreaks are few and having it for so long ? Also, I recently began Suppressive therapy.
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
57 months ago
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What is your gender?
If male (and I think you are), if you use a condom with every intercourse and stay on daily antiviral medicine, the risk of transmission is about 1-2% per year. If you don't use a condom, the risk is about 4% per year. It could be even lower due to the infrequent recurrences that you have. But condoms and suppression together are extremely effective in reducing transmission to a female partner. If I've misread your gender, let me know.
Terri
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57 months ago
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Thank you. Yes, I am a male. Other than antiviral medicine. Is there anything else I can do to reduce shedding and outbreaks ?
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
57 months ago
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No, nothing more that you can do that other than continuing to use condoms with every intercourse. That won't reduce shedding or outbreaks but it will reduce transmission.
Terri
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