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Risk of exposure during early prodrome
I have genital HSV1 with occasional prodrome episodes but no recurring outbreaks that involve sores.
On Sunday morning I developed dull lower back ache that I wasn't able to identify immediately as prodrome. Sunday night I received unprotected oral sex and had condom-protected intercourse with my female partner (who is negative for hsv). On Monday and Tuesday more symptoms developed that confirmed them as prodrome for me.
What do you feel my partners risk of exposure and contraction is/was from Sunday night? Any thoughts or consensus?
On Sunday morning I developed dull lower back ache that I wasn't able to identify immediately as prodrome. Sunday night I received unprotected oral sex and had condom-protected intercourse with my female partner (who is negative for hsv). On Monday and Tuesday more symptoms developed that confirmed them as prodrome for me.
What do you feel my partners risk of exposure and contraction is/was from Sunday night? Any thoughts or consensus?
The overall risk is very low. The oral was the only real risk and it is very very small.
Hi prodome without sores appearing would not be prodrome and using a condom would be zero risk if no other part of your genital area made rubbing contact. With the unprotected oral it is low risk with no sores at the time as shedding does not occur that often.
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