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Can coldsores be caused by oral sex?
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Yes.: Cold sores caused by herpes simplex virus. Two types: hsv-1 ( generally oral) and hsv-2 ( generally genital) however, if you put oral on genital you can end up with hsv-2 on your lips and hsv-1 on your genitals. Best to know your partner and be careful with hiv.
Answered 6/10/2017
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