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Q: if i have genital herpes and my partner doesnt and he performs oral sex can he get the virus in his

I have genital herpes and my partner doesnt have herpes at all and if he performs oral sex on me even tho I do not have any symtoms can he get herpes of the mouth

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healthgal, Health Pro
7/30/08 7:29pm

Yes he can and the danger is that "physical signs" are not the best way to assess if the virus is active.  It can also be active even when you don't have a rash or lesions. 

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