A member asked:

If you already get cold sores, can you get hsv1 genitally from oral sex? or are you immuned?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Already have it: You are not immune since you have already acquired it. Once you have it you will always harbor the virus. You can pass hsv to your partners genitals. Hsv 2 is more likely to be acquired on the genitals.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Herpes: You are not immune to herpes and you can get hsv1 from oral sex even though you get cold sores.

Answered 2/4/2014

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Immune: You cannot get hsvi. But you can get hsv2.

Answered 2/7/2014

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