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A member asked:

If ive already been exposed to hsv-1 in my facial region, am i immune to reinfection in my genitals?

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HSV 1 and HSV 2: Typically, HSV 1 causes herpes labials (cold sores), whereas HSV 2 cause genital herpes. However, more and more gynecologists see genital herpes caused by HSV 1. Having been exposed to HSV 1 does not protect against HSV 3 infection.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/28/2018

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