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Is it possible to have herpes and only have outbreaks in the anal canal and underneath the tongue but not on the mouth or vagina ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes: Yes. Of course. If you get outbreaks with herpes you get these outbreaks where you were exposed. Herpes does not migrate to other parts of the body. 90% of people infected do not have regular outbreaks and do not know where they are infected and thus where they are contagious.

Answered 10/8/2013

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Herpes I or 2: See a physician and dentist for complete diagnosis- herpes can manifest itself(appear) qanywhere in the oral cavity.

Answered 10/9/2013

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