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Here’s the question:

Hello, you might be able to answer my question.  Ive just had a sexual relationship with someone infected.  There was oral and then protected intercourse.  the other person did not have an outbreak at the time.  I guess im being paranoid but what are the chances that I get infected.  if so how long does it takes before symptomes starts showing.  Nice site….need more people like you.  tk you

Here’s what I think:

I guess if it were me, I would start by getting tested. Since herpes isn’t included in the routine std testing process, it’s probably a good idea to figure that part out.

Also, just because you had sex with somebody that has herpes doesn’t mean that you definitely contracted it. People that have herpes are not 100% contagious at all times. The only time we are contagious is if the virus is active and present on the surface of the skin.

But sometimes it can be active and you can’t see or feel it. That’s why people with herpes are told that it’s still possible to pass herpes even if there aren’t any signs or symptoms that you can see or feel.

As far as first time signs or symptoms go, everybody is different. Some people will contract it and they won’t know it and others might get symptoms anywhere from 10 – 14 days afterward.

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