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My boyfriend and i have oral herpes. i had a cold sore last night barely appearing, he kissed me then performed oral sex... am i in danger of genital?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Possible: Its possible to transmit oral or HSV1 to the genitalia like this. Might be a good idea to call your family doc or gyn and see if they would prescribe some valtrex (valacyclovir).

Answered 4/11/2016

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Herpes: usually genital herpes is a different strain of herpes from the oral variety which acts different unless the cld sore was open i do not think you should worry.

Answered 1/14/2015

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Yes: Herpes can be transmitted to the genial area by oral sex. Since this would not be a primary out break because you already have oral herpes, the symptoms would be less severe than described for primary herpes.

Answered 5/2/2017

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