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Can i get herpes for oral sex?
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Yes: A person can get oral herpes from kissing or from oral sex. A person can get genital herpes from regular sex or oral sex.
Answered 5/22/2017
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Yes: Herpes (hsv) is transmitted via skin to skin contact and may be transmitted even in the absence of any visible sore or abnormality.
Answered 5/22/2017
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