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Q: hsv 1 and 2
asked by: partygirl8791 on September 3rd, 2009
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I have genital herpes and I seem to have a cold sore. My doctor said its HSV 1 but im scared she is wrong. Can HSV 1 turn into HSV 2?
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MandMs
replied on September 4th, 2009
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HSV1 can't turn in to HSV2, but HSV1 can cause blisters at the lips (cold sores) and in the genital area.
Still, lips and face are preferred sites for HSV1.
Same is true for HSV2.
HSV2, usually, causes genital herpes, but the virus can be transmitted to the face, too.
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ServiceU
replied on September 6th, 2009
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go to the store and pick up some abreva and this will shorten the time you have the cold sore.
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