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I started dating a girl with hsv1 on genitals.i don't have it. can i get it by kissing her on lips? actual lips..

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

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No: If she does not have herpes on her lips you cannot catch it just by kissing her. If you kiss her genitals then you could get it.

Answered 5/13/2014

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A member asked:

I started dating a girl with hsv1 on genitals.i don't have it. can i get it by kissing her on lips? actual lips..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicki Levine answered

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