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What are the transmission rates for hsv orally without outbreak/symptoms? i was diagnosed with hsv2 genitally and never knew if i had it orally (no symptoms orally), so im trying to see if i have hsv2 both oral and genital?
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If you never had a cold soar, it would suggest you never had HSV1 or 2 orally. If you have HSV2 genital outbreaks, this infection triggers a type specific immune response that would reduce your chance of ever getting HSV2 as an oral process. There are the two HSV types, and either can infect both locations.
Answered 4/6/2023
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Oral HSV2 is uncommon in people with genital HSV2, and virtually all herpes experts say they have never seen a patient who acquired oral or genital HSV2 from oral sex -- only HSV1. Really nothing to be worried about.
Answered 4/6/2023
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