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Why do i get a herpes sores after sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Unusual if always : Make sure its a herpetic lession. You may need chronic supressive therapy.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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If i get cold sores and my partner who has a cold sore gives me oral sex, would i get genital herpes?

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Can i give my girlfriend genital herpes if i get cold sores and give her oral sex, but don't have a cold sore at the time? And if i give her cold sores, and she gives me oral sex, can I get genital herpes?

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Can u get herpes in u mouth and throat from performing oral sex, or does it have to b cold sores on the outside?

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My girlfriend had a cold sore on her lip.I kissed her, then got about 3 cold sores near my throat.A day later I gave her oral sex.She get gen. herpes?

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I know a herpees vaccine is not fully out. I get cold sores and was wondering if they have experimental vaccines I could get and how would I get one. Also if someone gives oral sex would I be immune to the genital one if I have the lip one? Thank you?

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