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Girl i started seeing 3 weeks ago told me she had hsv1. said it has slipped her mind has had cold sore since a kid and it's been years since had one.. if a cold sore hasn't shown n years am i safe ?? or should i be worried sje was confirmed thr blood?
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The herpes virus is most likely still in her system although dormant. HSV1 can still be transmitted by skin to skin contact even when there are no eruptions. Of course transmission is more likely when an outbreak is present. Most of us have been exposed to HSV1 in childhood but most people aren't prone to develop cold sores. Genetics play a role.
Answered 8/31/2023
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