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Hi doc if you have hsv1 is it something serious that you have to worry about your health ?
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Caution: HSV1 is Herpes Simplex Virus Type1. Both oral and genital outbreaks can occur. Best to sit down with a HCP and discuss trasmission, treatment options, potential ramifications,etc
Answered 9/28/2016
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More annoyance: HSV-1 is what is the cause of cold sores on the lips. It is not a cause of serious illness. In oral sex it can be given to a partner in the genital area, but it is usually not recurrent in that location and not severe like HSV-2. Decreasing stress and staying healthy are the best ways to avoid recurrences.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Cold sore.: HSV-1 generally causes cold sores about the lips, and HSV-2 causes genital herpes. Cold sores may come and go over your lifetime but would not be a real medical concern.
Answered 9/28/2016
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