Oral HSV-2 Probability of Transmission

[HSV2 ORAL]

Hi Terri,

I was diagnosed with oral HSV2 about a year ago and have been avoiding oral sex with my wife. I don’t want to spread it to her, but I’ve also heard the probability of oral transmission is low. I was wondering if you have any idea what the probability of transmission would be if I occasionally (say, once a month) performed oral on her. I am taking daily valtrex.

Thank You

[Terri Warren]

given that oral HSV 2 is definitely a rarity, we also that shedding from the mouth is also very rare with HSV 2.
Were you diagnosed via swab test?
I think with you taking daily Valtrex, the likelihood of transmission to her is remarkably low.

Terri

[HSV2 ORAL]

Hi, yes I was diagnosed with a swab of a sore in my mouth

[Terri Warren]

Thanks for that clarification.

Terri

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