My partner has no std's. I have HSV-2 genital. If I perform oral sex on him, can I transmit the virus to him? Can I transfer it to him by kissing him?
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Q: I have HSV2 can I give it to my partner by performing oral sex. He is not positive.
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9/23/08 11:20pm
Experts say that mucous tissue transfers to muccous tissue , so yes, it can be transferred that way if you have an active viral titer at the time.
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