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A member asked:

If someone has the virus on lips can that be transmitted to be the sexual herpes?

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Dr. Cynthia Frazier answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: HSV 1 (oral type) can be transferred to the genital area.

Dr Juchau and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/26/2015

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