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If you have a cold sore, is it possible to give yourself genital herpes?
I was just curious if it that was possible, I've looked this up quite a bit and have found some conflicting findings. I've found most people saying once you've developed a cold sore after a while your body develops antibodies which make you immune to reinfection in other areas(such as the genitals). While others (very few) have basically said "no, that's nonsense you can transmit it" . I'm a MAJOR hypochondriac and was hoping you fabulous people could clarify this for me. Thank you very much.
no you are not going to transmit your oral hsv1 infection to your genitals.
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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.
