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A member asked:
Is it possible to get genital herpes from masturbating when having a cold sore? (i used my own saliva)
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Yes: It is possible to self inoculate. The classic place is on the finger to get what is called a herpetic whitlow, a painful infection on the hand.
Answered 3/16/2016
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Can i get Herpes/similar from repeatedly touching my mouth (inside + outside) then my genitals over time? I have never had a cold sore.
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I infected with herpes in my mouth many years ago and i had cold-sore recently so if i touch it and touch genital area ..I will get genital herp?
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