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Is it possible to get genital herpes from oral sex?
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Yes: Herpes viruses are associated with mucous membranes. Usually hsv-1 is found in the oral cavity and hsv-2 is found in the genital area. But, crossover infection is becoming more common.
Answered 1/21/2019
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