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If i have hsv1 (cold sores) on my lip, can i still pass it to other parts of my body myself or have i built antibodies to prevent this from happening??

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Yes: Herpes viruses can be spread from one site with active sores to other sites, especially in patients with weak or compromised immune system

Answered 9/4/2020

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A member asked:

If i have hsv1 (cold sores) on my lip, can i still pass it to other parts of my body myself or have i built antibodies to prevent this from happening??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

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I have hsv1 and get break outs about once a year only on my lip. I met someone who has hsv1 as well but she gets body breakouts and on her anus. Already having the virus can it spread to other parts of my body and how common is it to do that?

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My mother has hsv1 antibodies. Today I used her toothbrush on accident, will I get cold sores moving forward? My mother has no cold sores right now.

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