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I have been in a monogamous relationship for 3 years. Neither my partner nor myself ever had herpes. I am having my first outbreak. Is it possible I contracted this more than 6 years ago from my non-monogamous husband?
I am going to disagree a little bit here. This could be the first time you are noticing symptoms. My advice is see your provider to have them investigate the sores and do a culture test if the sores have been there less than 48 hours. This way you will know for sure if it herpes or not. Also have your partner look into a type specific IgG blood test to know their own status. Chances are you both unless you have asked for it have ever been tested for HSV.
the short answer is yes, it is possible
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
