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I have genital hsv1 & never a cold sore.a man i dated claims he now has a blister on his mouth.im skeptical. we had no genital-genital contact.only i gave oral. can my mouth carry the virus & possibly infect a man if i kiss his mouth & give him oral?

Q: i have genital hsv1 & never a cold sore.a man i dated claims he now has a blister on his mouth.im skeptical. we had no genital-genital contact.only i gave oral. can my mouth carry the virus & possibly infect a man if i kiss his mouth & give him oral?

: Yes. Oral oral is enough. I would inform partner about your history. And ask about theirs.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Yes. Oral oral is enough. I would inform partner about your history. And ask about theirs.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/4/2022

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A member asked:

I have genital hsv1 & never a cold sore.a man i dated claims he now has a blister on his mouth.im skeptical. we had no genital-genital contact.only i gave oral. can my mouth carry the virus & possibly infect a man if i kiss his mouth & give him oral?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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