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I have oral herpes, i contracted it 2 months ago. recently during a breakout i used saliva to masturbate with. am i at risk for genital contraction?

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See answer: HSV-type 1 commonly causes fever blisters on the mouth or face (oral herpes), while HSV-type 2 typically affects the genital area (genital herpes). However, both viral types can cause either genital or oral infections. Self-transmission of HSV (auto-inoculation) of HSV to another body part rare and almost entirely limited to initial herpes infection - within few weeks after virus first acquired.

Answered 1/8/2019

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