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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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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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.

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/10/2014

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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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

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