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I have hsv 2. can i spread it by kissing someone or giving them oral sex?
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Please clarify: Where are you infected? That is where you are contagious.
Answered 5/10/2019
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Dr my bf doesn't have hsv1 but we kissed and he did oral sex on me and an hour later I had a cold sore(red hot)on lip.Will I have hsv on genitals now?
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