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what are the odds?

what are the odds?

I just recently started dating this guy. We haven't kissed because he told me has has herpes simplex 1 and has had it since he was little. I'm worried I will get it by kissing. What are the odds of it happening?
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There is a risk of getting HSV-1 from kissing this guy.  Though there is a chance that you may have HSV-1 already even if you don't remember having cold sores/fever blisters.  It would be adviseable for you to get a hsv type specific igg blood test to find out your own status as well.  If you have HSV-1 then you aren't going to get the infection again.

The best precautions at this point is avoid any sexual (oral sex) during times when he is having a cold sore present or any symptoms of one coming.  Avoid kissing during that time if you test negative.  

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Also HSV-1 is very common.  About half the adult US population has oral HSV-1 in the form of cold sores.
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