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Asked by Anonymous in Herpes
If I have HSV1 genitally can I sleep with people with HSV1 orally without worrying about transmitting the virus? I’m just thinking if that was the case wouldn’t most people with cold sores have it genitally as kids are very likely to touch the sores and not wash their hands afterwards?
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Replied by Anonymous User
HSV1 likes to settle in the base of the brain so it’s more likely to affect the mouth. HSV2 prefers to settle in the bottom of your spine area and is more likely to affect the genitals. You cannot reinfect yourself. Once it’s settled in your body stays there and affects that area.
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