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If i had oral with my new partner a week before she had a cold sore on her lip is it possible to have contracted the virus on my genital region?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, possible: Hsv can be present before the cold sore, but much more infectious when cold sore is openly seen.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2018

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A member asked:

If i had oral with my new partner a week before she had a cold sore on her lip is it possible to have contracted the virus on my genital region?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

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