Question 1

can you have oral hsv-1 and genital hsv-1 at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Either strain of hsv, 1 or 2, can be oral or genital.  But hsv-2 is typically genital.

Question 2

my partner and i have oral hsv 1. what is the probability one could get genital hsv 1 if we refrain from oral contact during an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Very slim: Usually oral hsvi is not shed if not having an outbreak so do not worry if you refrain form oral contact until the lesions are completely healed.

Question 3

my husband & i were both diagnosed with hsv 1 he has never had an outbreak  had one genitally.  is there a way to tell which of us is was the carrier?

Accepted Answer

No, not really: Hsv 1 is considered universally present, in most of the adult population, so there isn't much desire or need to test it further. In a research setting, each person (of a couple) would have to have his/her hsv-1 strain (sub-typed) identified, etc., etc...  But, it gets too scientific, too complicated.

Question 4

i've had hsv-1 oral since i was a kid. how likely is it that i transfer it to my genitals? i'm worried about this a lot, and it's consuming my life.

Accepted Answer

Take a deep breath: Oral HSV can be transferred to the genitals of your sexual partner but the likelihood of self transmission not a known event.

Question 5

is it possible to have both oral and genital hsv-1?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Oral herpes can occur in the genital area as well and luckily is usually less painful and frequent then genital herpes (hsv-2).  Because oral sex is becoming more common and most men and women assume its ok to do this unprotected, we do see genital hsv-1.  Prevention of hsv-1 to the genitals and anal region is why dental damns were made.

Question 6

if my girlfriend has been diagnosed with genital hsv 1 and i have oral hsv 1 how likly is it that i can contract hsv 1 genitally as well?

Accepted Answer

Less likely: It is possible that your girlfriend's genital outbreak was transmitted from your oral hsv1. Men are lessnlikelybtonhave genital outbreaks because the virus likes moist mucosal surfaces better and men don't have that as part of their genital anatomy like women do.

Question 7

if a couple both have the common hsv-1 orally will they eventually get hsv-1 or hsv-2 genitally threw oral sex with or with out a outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Yes possible: There is known asymptomatic hsv virus shedding through genital tracts. So it is possible to acquire hsv through any way of sex.

Question 8

i have always had hsv 1. what are the chances of me catching it genitally through oral? would the antibodies in my body prevent me from catching it?

Accepted Answer

Cold Sore: Cold sores are caused by certain strains of the herpes simplex virus (hsv). You get the first episode of herpes infection from another person who has an active lesion. Shared eating utensils, razors and towels, as well as kissing, may spread hsv-1. Oral sex can spread hsv-1 to the genitals and hsv-2 to the lips. They usually go away within two weeks. If they haven't see a dermatologist.

Question 9

i have had one out break of hsv 1 genitally about 5 yrs ago and never had one again. after labor got cold sores? never had 1 before is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes  it is possible: Cold sore or oral herpes simplex is caused by Herpes virus type 1 and genital herpes is caused by Herpes  simplex virus. 2

Question 10

if i have a one week breakout of herpes are the chances that it's hsv 1 on the genitals?

Accepted Answer

Some chance: Most herpes in this area is type 2. Sometimes type 1 is transmitted by oral contact. Most people already have type 1 but do not experience any symptoms. If you already have type 1, then a new infection must be type 2. You should have been given an oral therapy at the start 1 week ago. You can be tested to determine if you have hsv1 or 2 or both. You should see a Dr for expert advise about herpes a

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My husband & i were both diagnosed with hsv 1 he has never had an outbreak had one genitally. is there a way to tell which of us is was the carrier?

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I've had hsv-1 oral since i was a kid. how likely is it that i transfer it to my genitals? i'm worried about this a lot, and it's consuming my life.

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If my girlfriend has been diagnosed with genital hsv 1 and i have oral hsv 1 how likly is it that i can contract hsv 1 genitally as well?

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If a couple both have the common hsv-1 orally will they eventually get hsv-1 or hsv-2 genitally threw oral sex with or with out a outbreak?

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I have always had hsv 1. what are the chances of me catching it genitally through oral? would the antibodies in my body prevent me from catching it?

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I have had one out break of hsv 1 genitally about 5 yrs ago and never had one again. after labor got cold sores? never had 1 before is that possible?

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