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I tested positive for hsv-1 a year ago and got my first cold sores today. theyre extremely small and mild. i accidentally touched the zovirax i applied on top then touched pubic area (above clitoris). i sanitized it 5 later. will i get genital hsv?

Q: i tested positive for hsv-1 a year ago and got my first cold sores today. theyre extremely small and mild. i accidentally touched the zovirax i applied on top then touched pubic area (above clitoris). i sanitized it 5 later. will i get genital hsv?

: You might but you already have HSV if that is what is causing the cold sores. Discuss with Drs down there. Trust you were in the floods.

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You might but you already have HSV if that is what is causing the cold sores. Discuss with Drs down there. Trust you were in the floods.

Answered 3/9/2023

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A member asked:

I tested positive for hsv-1 a year ago and got my first cold sores today. theyre extremely small and mild. i accidentally touched the zovirax i applied on top then touched pubic area (above clitoris). i sanitized it 5 later. will i get genital hsv?

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