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Can you have both HSVs in one spot?

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Ahhh123
Ahhh123

if you already have hsv 1 orally can u still get hsv 2 on the mouth too?

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  • mark50520
    mark50520 Ahhh123

    Posted

    I think you can.

    Having HSV1 provides no immunity to HSV2 or vice versa.

    • Ahhh123
      Ahhh123 mark50520

      Posted

      right so you can still get hsv 2 orally even if you have hsv1 orally

  • ashley71071
    ashley71071 Ahhh123

    Posted

    They are both the same no matter where its at. The only difference is the amount of outbreaks you may have. I have asked several doctors your question today and they all said no you can not. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and have seen lots of herpes cases but never type 1 and type 2 on the mouth at the same time

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