A member asked:

Just been diagnosed with hsv1. but it's in my genital area what's the difference between hsv1 and hsv2?

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Not much.: The original differentiation was that type 1 occurred above the waist and type 2 below the waist. With all the mixing of mucous membranes that goes on these days, you can get either type at any location. I don't order typing tests anymore, since treatment is the same, regardless of type.

Answered 7/21/2014

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