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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?

Q: 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?

: No. The viruses causing the areas are not generally the same

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. The viruses causing the areas are not generally the same

Answered 5/26/2023

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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