Genital to oral transmission rates for HSV2 question

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I have read the often cited statistic that transmission rate from male to female is 10% per year. Valtrex cuts that in half. Condoms cut this in half again. That leaves a 2.5% transmission rate.

First, Is the above assessment correct? Second, has there been any research done to ascertain the transmission rate from genital to oral vs. genital to genital? I have found some unsupported assertions online saying that genital to oral transmission is uncommon (https://www.herpes.org.nz/herpes-patient-info/myths-vs-facts).

Can anyone shed light on this question? Is genital to oral transmission unlikely?

Thanks in advance

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