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Hi Doctor...i Already Have HSV1 In My Body...if I Receive

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Question : Hi Doctor...i already have HSV1 in my body...if i receive an oral from a female with a sore on her lip (im assuming it is HSV1) can i get genitel herpes?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding HSV 1 infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

It is unlikely that you would get genital infection with HSV type 1 if you already have oro-labial infection with the same virus type because of pre-existing immunity.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Hi Doctor...i Already Have HSV1 In My Body...if I Receive

Brief Answer: Regarding HSV 1 infection Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern. It is unlikely that you would get genital infection with HSV type 1 if you already have oro-labial infection with the same virus type because of pre-existing immunity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.