Cam oral herpes be transmitted to the genitals?

It can, but...: Oral herpes is usually caused by hsv-1, which most adolescents and adults already have. For that reason, it would be unusual to get genital hsv-1. When it does happen, it tends to be milder than genital hsv-2 and less likely to recur.

Herpes: There are some interesting facts about herpes that all should now know. 75% of americans have been exposed to oral herpes (known now as hsv type 1. Most get this as children from family members. 25% of americans have herpes type two. If you get herpes two before you get exposed to herpes type one you cannot get this infection. But, if you get herpes one first you can still get herpes two.