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Is it possible to contract genital herpes simplex 2 from someone who has oral herpes simplex 1?
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No, but,: You can get hsv1 in the gential area from someone with hsv1 or hsv2 in the oral area from someone with hsv2. They are 2 distinct forms of herpes virus though both respond well to the same medications often.
Answered 4/16/2013
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