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Recently i developed a cold sore on my mouth, i then accidentally touched my sore and then touched my genitals a while after touching other stuff, not immediately after touching the sore. does this mean i will get genital herpes?
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No. The viruses causing the areas are not generally the same
Answered 5/26/2023
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