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A 20-year-old male asked:

how strong are herpes symptoms leading up the first outbreak and can you get herpes on the anus if you got oral sex only ??

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Cardiology 44 years experience

?: Not sure how to answer the 1st part of your question. If you received only oral sex, you can't get herpes on your anus.

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