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Genital herpes for 6 years. is it possible to accidentally spread genital herpes to mouth after that long?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

If virus present : Herpes can be spread through genital to mouth contact if the virus is currently shedding regardless of how long the infection has been present in your body. One should avoid contact during an outbreak or when symptoms are present.

Answered 8/23/2014

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