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Q: gential herpes

asked by: liztran on January 16th, 2009

New User

hi there, i've just found out i have Genital herpes. my doctor said its only contagious if i have an outbreak .
i've read that you still can pass it on to others if u have no symptoms and also itsa not very likely to have both HSV 1 and HSV 2 herpes..

so lets say i have HSV 2 herpes and somebody who is completely healthy perform oral sex on me, can they get HSV 1 herpes.?

and what is the difference between HSV 1 and cold sore?

is that true that if u keep taking medication for a long time ( 5 yrs) then the virus will be weaken down and u will be less contagious?

please help...

Replies(3)

mythoughts

replied on January 18th, 2009

Experienced User

Yes

If someone performs oral sex on you they can contract herpes. For more information check out www.cdc.gov/std/herpes

J38

replied on March 6th, 2009

New User

Oral HSV 1 is typically found on the lips, mouth, etc. Generally Genital HSV 2 is found in the genital area, however, HSV 1 and 2 can be either places. For example if someone who has Oral HSV 1 and performs oral sex, that person is at risk of contracting the virus HSV type 1 in the genital area. Type 2 is just more common in the genital area. Also, Oral HSV 1 is cold sores.

J38

replied on March 6th, 2009

New User

PS- I've done a lot of research on this topic and that's just to the best of my knowledge Smile

Hope it helps

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