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Is It Possible To Get A Different Type Of Herpes
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Question : Is it possible to get a different type of herpes while having one already? A friend has the type that can only be contracted through genital touch and I think he might be sleeping around too. I want to know if it would be safe to share utensils with him.
Is it possible to get a different type of herpes while having one already? A friend has the type that can only be contracted through genital touch and I think he might be sleeping around too. I want to know if it would be safe to share utensils with him.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. To answer your first question first, yes, it is possible to get a different type of herpes while you are already infected with another type. Unfortunately, having one type of herpes doesn't make you immune to other types.
The type 1 herpes is transmitted through oral secretions and can be spread through kissing, sharing eating utensils and toothbrushes, so it would be best to avoid sharing these with an infected person.
I hope this answers your question satisfactorily. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Please see detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. To answer your first question first, yes, it is possible to get a different type of herpes while you are already infected with another type. Unfortunately, having one type of herpes doesn't make you immune to other types.
The type 1 herpes is transmitted through oral secretions and can be spread through kissing, sharing eating utensils and toothbrushes, so it would be best to avoid sharing these with an infected person.
I hope this answers your question satisfactorily. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Please see detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. To answer your first question first, yes, it is possible to get a different type of herpes while you are already infected with another type. Unfortunately, having one type of herpes doesn't make you immune to other types.
The type 1 herpes is transmitted through oral secretions and can be spread through kissing, sharing eating utensils and toothbrushes, so it would be best to avoid sharing these with an infected person.
I hope this answers your question satisfactorily. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Please see detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. To answer your first question first, yes, it is possible to get a different type of herpes while you are already infected with another type. Unfortunately, having one type of herpes doesn't make you immune to other types.
The type 1 herpes is transmitted through oral secretions and can be spread through kissing, sharing eating utensils and toothbrushes, so it would be best to avoid sharing these with an infected person.
I hope this answers your question satisfactorily. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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