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I contracted hsv1 a year ago and only had an outbreak when i was diagnosed. i read that there isn't a chance of transmitting hsv1 gential to gential. ?
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Not true: The herpes virus can be transmitted with contact, so genital transmission is common. It is not true that HSV 1 is only oral and HSV 2 is only genital. The virus does not care where it gets deposited- so you can absolutely have a genital HSV1 or an oral lesion that is HSV2 passed from person to person.
Answered 10/24/2014
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Genital Herpes: is caused by HSV 1 or HSV 2 so always protect yourself and your partner. Consult your MD/OBGYN for more information on prevention of genital herpes.
Answered 11/8/2014
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