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Supposing you have herpes simplex 1 with outbreaks on your face can you get in in your genital area too?
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Herpes: If you get Herpes type 1 on your face there is a little protection against getting genital heepes but not enough to prevent it....similarly about a third of genital herpes is type 1 and likely from Oral -genital contact. A condom will prvide some protection
Answered 7/18/2018
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