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Did I infect her?

When I first noticed the bump, I went to the doctor.  He tested me, and I came back positive for HSV2.  I started taking suppressive meds (acyclovir 800mg/day).  The bump popped, diminished, then a month later came back, still no itch, no pain.  I'm thinking this is a HSV2 outbreak and treat it with increased acyclovir.  Time goes by and I'm asking questions on the HSV bulletin boards, and its not adding up. Finally I figure out it must be a wart.  I get the medicine and the wart goes away in 3 days.  I'm convinced now that I was infected for the whole period, although for much of it there was no visible wart, only a bump below the skin.
  Now the question...  Over a period of 16 weeks I had sex with my lady 16 times always unprotected.  Of the 16 about half were oral, which I understand, is an unlikely way to transmit.  Of the 8 vaginal, half of them were in a hot tub, with good chlorine/ bromine.  I think I read that the virus cannot live in that environment.  The whole time I was on Acyclovir.  What are the chances I transmitted the infection?
I understand there is no exact answer for this question.
Thanks,
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784382 tn?1376931040
yes you could have passed this to her because your having unprotected sex with her.... having sex in a spa is not a good idea, gurls can get yeast infections and UTI's from the water.  water also takes away a girls natural lubercation.
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You aren't going to get HPV from sitting in a hot tub. I am not sure about sex in one....

HPV is highly contagious. The statistic I remember is 2/3 of those who have sex with a partner who has genital warts will get the virus. Many do not have symptoms though....

I don't know about your specific situation regarding warts vs herpes. You tested positive for herpes ( I am guessing from a swab). Perhaps you should consider a blood test to confirm herpes.
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