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Conflicting info online on hsv-1 - some say its only transferred through direct mouth to genital contact, others say touching cold sore on another person's lip then touching your own genitals also transfers it. is it both or is it direct contact only?
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Visit this site for authoritative information on transmission of STDs. https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm Wish you good health!
Answered 7/16/2022
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