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Can i get genital herpes from my girlfriend who has genital herpes i gave her when i give her oral?
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No: Once you have been infected with herpes simplex it remains in your body for life. You will not be reinfected, but always have the chance of developing symptomatic reactivation of infection.
Answered 3/26/2013
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