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Initially i was told i have canker sores ulcers now tongue lesions and doctor says cold sores hsv1 i'm not homosexual or perform oral sex on anyone ?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Herpes simplex: Over 85% of the population has been infected with HSV and can reactivate at any time. Do not know if that is what you actually have, but if you have no risk factors (unprotected sex, sharing needles, etc.) HIV and other STDs should not be a concern.
Answered 8/10/2014
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Mouth: Many things can cause them including dental trauma, stress, dehydration, b12 or thyroid issues. you should have them brush biopsied with an oral surgeon or ent
Answered 8/10/2014
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Wrong Assumptions: You assume that heterosexuals do not catch HSV1, and that transmission only occurs through oral sex. Wrong on both. See below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex_virus
Answered 9/29/2016
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HSV 1: Herpes simplex is divided into two types: HSV type 1 and HSV type 2. Both of these conditions can affect your mouth or your genitals and can be spread via oral sex, but not trough clothing. There no cure for HSV infection and often stress is an aggravating factor. Cold sores generally clear up without treatment within 10-14 days.
Answered 8/12/2014
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