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I have had one out break of hsv 1 genitally about 5 yrs ago and never had one again. after labor got cold sores? never had 1 before is that possible?
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Yes it is possible: Cold sore or oral herpes simplex is caused by Herpes virus type 1 and genital herpes is caused by Herpes simplex virus. 2
Answered 1/30/2017
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