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Can I spread a cold sore to my genitals?
I've had cold sores for 7 years now. The other day I touched my cold sore then touched my penis. That same day I took my antiviral for hsv.
My question is, is there any possibility I could get sores on my penis? Also, I'm not sexually active.
My question is, is there any possibility I could get sores on my penis? Also, I'm not sexually active.
I read online that as you already have antibodies for hsv, it’s unlikely to infect a new part of your body. How often do cold sores re-appears to you over past 7 years..?
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Yes, Posaqwe is correct. It is very unlikely that you would transmit herpes to another part of your body now.
Autoinoculation - infecting another part of your body - almost always happens with brand new infections before you develop antibodies. Antibodies develop within a few months.
I'd still be careful with your eyes, but no need to obsess about it. :)
Autoinoculation - infecting another part of your body - almost always happens with brand new infections before you develop antibodies. Antibodies develop within a few months.
I'd still be careful with your eyes, but no need to obsess about it. :)
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
