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If you've be diagnosed with hsv1 genitally can you later contract it orally?
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Less likely: Your genital hsv-1 infection has produced antibodies that will greatly reduce the chance of getting hsv 1 orally, but not completely eliminate it. In addition, they provide no protection against hsv-2, which you can get orally as well.
Answered 3/13/2013
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Yes: Especially if your sexual activity includes oral sex.
Answered 3/13/2013
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