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How likely am i to get hsv 1 orally after being in contact with a cold sore if i already have hsv 1 genitally? i took valtrex (2 doses/3 days) after being exposed to someone with it on the lip?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

People are immune to new infection, any where on the body, with an HSV type they already have. Having had genital HSV1, you are not at risk from contact with other persons' HSV1 infections.

Answered 4/12/2021

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