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Oral herpes
I have herpes in my mouth and lips now. Is it safe to have oral sex with my partner after my wound in mouth and lips healed? My husband is not infected with herpes
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You can, using a condom please.
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Dr. Emad Mohammed
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Five days before and five days after the resolution of the infection there is high chances for spread of infection to others.
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It is advisable to avoid oral sex until there is complete resolution of symptoms.
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As herpes virus Does not get completely cured, it stays dormant in the facial nerves, it is better to be caution while having oral sex in the future.
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