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Can you get a new herpes infection if you already have it in your genitals? ex: randomly developing a cold sore for the first time but already have the infection on the genitals?
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People are immune to new infection with the type of HSV they already have. However, if someone has HSV1, they can be infected with HSV2. And vice versa.
Answered 9/4/2023
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