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A member asked:

If some has hsv2 and i used their carmex/lip balm can i also get it?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I doubt it.

Answered 11/17/2022

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My partner contracted HSV2 from receiving oral sex. Since he got it from her mouth, they kissed, and we kiss: can I get it orally even if he doesnt have a cold sore? We both have HSV1 and understand it can be passed with saliva. Is HSV2 the same?

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Is it good idea to get tested for herpes if i never had sore or blister on mouth or genital? If so should I for hsv1 or hsv2? Want to test because I just learnt about herpes transmission with no sores

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Both myself and my partner have HSV2. Mine is at the pubic hair area and hers is at the butt area. Can I infect her cervix or internal vagina or cause dysuria? Can we both get infected at the mouth area with the same virus if we do oral sex?

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Can you spread hsv2 to another part of your body when having an outbreak? (Eyes or lips?

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I already had hsv1 oral, but now I have either hsv2 or hsv1 on my genitals. If this turns out to be type 1 on genitals, does that mean it will recur there now too, instead of just on the lips?

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