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Can Genital Herpes be passed Orally?

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alexa27102
alexa27102

I'm a little but confused.. I have read that hsv type 1 can be spread orally, but if I never have syptoms around my mouth, only genitally, how high is the risk of passing hsv through kissing? I'd imagine it would be quite low? I'm not entirely sure so any help would be great! x

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  • kori26
    kori26 alexa27102

    Posted

    If you don't have hsv 1 then I don't think there's any concern with kissing
    • kori26
      kori26 alexa27102

      Posted

      If your outbreaks are in your genital areas then it's hsv 2. Hsv 1 is the "cold sore" virus 
    • sarah24246
      sarah24246 kori26

      Posted

      Not true! I am in the same situation, HSV1 but no oral symptoms
  • sarah24246
    sarah24246 alexa27102

    Posted

    I've been thinking the same thing as I'm in the same situation, would be helpful to see what people know!
  • kkotz123
    kkotz123 alexa27102

    Posted

    I as well have HSV1 only genitally. Whomever stated that if you have outbreaks in the genital area it is HSV2 was incorrect. I got the virus through oral sex (my partner had a bit of a cold sore). Like myself it is possible to have HSV1 down there without having it on your mouth. It is a regional virus, if your mouth has not been exposed there is no reason you should have it in that area. 
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