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What Are The Chances He Can Get Genital Herpes I Have A Cold Sore And Have Performed Oral Sex ?

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Question : I have a cold sore and have performed oral sex with my partner. What are the chances He can get genital herpes from it?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hsv1 can cause genital sores too.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

If you have a cold sore and had oral sex most probably you are going to have genital herpes , sores caused by HSV1.
The probability increases if the sore is open and leaking fluid and is less if sore was healing.



Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Are The Chances He Can Get Genital Herpes I Have A Cold Sore And Have Performed Oral Sex ?

Brief Answer: Hsv1 can cause genital sores too. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, If you have a cold sore and had oral sex most probably you are going to have genital herpes , sores caused by HSV1. The probability increases if the sore is open and leaking fluid and is less if sore was healing. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.