Five Fast Facts about Herpes and Trasmission Rates!!
-The likelihood of passing genital herpes to a partner is highest during an outbreak (times when a sore is present).
-When a person is not experiencing an outbreak, there is a 4-10%chance of transmitting it. (Studies vary)
-If partners avoid sex during outbreaks: 4% chance transmission from female to male; 8% male to female
-If partners also use condoms or antiviral medication: 2% female to male; 4% per year male to female
If partners also use condoms and antiviral medications: 1% female to male; 2% male to female.
-The likelihood of passing genital herpes to a partner is highest during an outbreak (times when a sore is present).
-When a person is not experiencing an outbreak, there is a 4-10%chance of transmitting it. (Studies vary)
-If partners avoid sex during outbreaks: 4% chance transmission from female to male; 8% male to female
-If partners also use condoms or antiviral medication: 2% female to male; 4% per year male to female
If partners also use condoms and antiviral medications: 1% female to male; 2% male to female.