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A member asked:
If you already have hsv1 orally does that mean you are immune from getting hsv1 genitally? i know you can still contract hsv2 genitally.
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Yes: If you have HSV 1 infection or oral herpes, you are very unlikely to get HSV 1 infections in your genital area. You are right that you are still susceptible to HSV 2, or genital herpes.
Answered 11/10/2014
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