Hello I Have A Question Regarding Hsv1 If I Have

Posted on Fri, 24 Jan 2020

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Question : Hello
I have a question regarding hsv1 if I have had sores on my mouth can I still get hsv1 on my genitals if getting oral from someone with sores? Or once the virus makes a home orally can I not get it genitally

Answered by Dr. Dr. (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you may get genital herpes infection...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and here is my advice.

As per your history, it is possible to get genital herpes infection from HSV1 if someone who performed oral sexual act had sores during that time.

So though you had oral cold sores, there may be chances for genital infection.

For further assessment you may require HSV1 and HSV2 testing/culture after physician consultation.

Along with that avoid direct physical contact/sharing any items with others, if having active sores.

Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng