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A 37-year-old male asked:
If i have a cold sore & wipe saliva w/ my fingers on my penis to penetrate my gf, can she get genital herpes? i didn't touch the sore, just my tongue.
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
Herpes 1 and 2: Most herpes on the face is type 1. Most people already have it but have no symptoms. Saliva and contact with your mouth is exposing her, but she is probably already in possession of this virus, so she will notice nothing. If you want to know, you and the girl can both have blood tests to discover who has which herpes virus. You may be in for some surprises.
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Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
No: If you have herpes on your lips, it's most likely herpes labialis, type I herpes. Genital herpes is type II herpes virus, which typically is found below the waist line. Occasional cases of type I herpes can be found below the waist as well but this is not very common.
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Not likely: Although there is a low likelihood that you transmitted herpes to your partner, it is possible to transmit virus from a cold sore and thus transmission to your partner could result in her developing genital herpes. The herpes virus could go from your cold sore to your hand and from there to your penis.
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If my girlfriend has a cold sore on her mouth and gives me oral sex will I get herpes on my penis?
Dr. Cynthia Frazieranswered
Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes you could: It only takes a small abrasion on your penis for the virus to enter. HSV is very contagious- best to avoid contact if she has an open lesion.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Had oral sex.Girl had a cold sore.She put mouth on head of penis for 1 sec.Didnt touch sore.I told her to stop.What is my risk of getting gen. Herpes?
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Slight possibility: Since was only for a few seconds. Cold sores can transmit herpes simplex. If you develop and lesions see your doctor.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Can i get Herpes/similar from repeatedly touching my mouth (inside + outside) then my genitals over time? I have never had a cold sore.
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Herpes Type I and II: Type I herpes is usually detected when an oral lesion is present, but virus can be present w/o a "cold sore". Herpes type II is a genital variety, an... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
My bestfriend got diagnosed with herpes on her genitals. I took a bite from her bowl using her spoon and also slept in the same bed as her. Im not sure if she has oral herpes but ive never seen a cold sore on her mouth. Should i be worried or get tes?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
No risk, no worry: Even if your friend has an oral infection in addition to genital, the virus is rarely if ever transmitted by sharing eating utensils, drinking glasses... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
If someone with herpes, not specified hsv1 or hsv2 but genital, accidentally spits on the opening of my mouth while talking and i quickly wipe it away with my sleeve am i likely to catch it? there was no cold sore?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
This would be completely zero risk for transmitting either HSV1 or HSV2.
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Answered May 21, 2023
Last updated Sep 19, 2020
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