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Is it possible to get herpes on the anus but not the mouth after oral and anal sex with the same person?
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Yes: Generally different subtypes for oral and genital herpes.
Answered 3/11/2014
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Yes!: Yes. And the subtype does not matter. You can get type 1 and 2 at all locations!
Answered 3/11/2014
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