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I have hsv1 in my mouth many years ago ...so if i slept with someone who has hsv1in genital can i infect again with hsv1in genital ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes: There are two herpes viruses. The most common one, type one, infects 75% of those in north america. Once someone has either type of herpes they cannot get it again or get it in any other part of their body.

Answered 2/22/2014

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I tested and have hsv1 antibodies and occasional oral outbreaks. If my partner has asymptomatic hsv1, is it possible to reinfect my partner on the genitals or mouth? If it is possible, how likely is that to happen?

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I have no herpes symptoms, not HSV1 or HSV2, not in or near my mouth, not on or near genitals. My girlfriend says I gave her genital herpes. Likely?

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