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There are risks involved when your partner has Genital herpies.my Q is when taking valitrex (no outbreaks) and using a condom..What is the percentage of risk of the partner who doesn't have it?
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Thank you for your help!!!
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Hi there.

Good question. Please post this at the STD Expert Forum at: http://www.medhelp.org/forums/STDs/show/116

Realize that no one can give you a 100% accurate figure about your risk because there are so many variables (e.g., effectiveness of the condom, technique, etc.). Dr. J
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