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Can herpes spread through your body like could i have it on my private area and the next time it be on my neck or mouth?
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Yes: Herpes is a virus that can be transmitted from an active lesion to another location by sexual transmission, touching or kissing. Hand washing can minimize self inoculation.
Answered 2/8/2016
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