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How long before outbreak am I contagious?
sanfran2010
How long before I have herpes outbreak am I contagious to a male partner, through oral and vaginal sex?
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Thank you, Grace, for answering my question. :)
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the virus tends to start shedding about 24 hours prior to obvious symptoms.
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