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can some1 with only genital hsv2 catch oral hsv1 from a partner with only oral hsv1?

Say this was the scenario.. The male has genital hsv2 and the woman has oral hsv1 could She pass hsv1 to the male orally when active or would the male with hsv2 have antibodies that would stop it taking hold?

Could a woman get hsv1 from a male with genital hsv2 by just kissing alone and no direct oral sex?

Can a person carry hsv1 orally and not show symptoms but still pass it on?

Can someone contract hsv1 and it stay dormant a long time until that person gets sick or fever and it then causes it to come out active on the skin?
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Hi.
1. hsv1 and hsv2 are different and would not prevent the passing of either.
2.  If he doesnot hav hsv1 then it cant be passed.
3, Yes through shedding. oral hsv1 sheds about 9-18% of the time.
4. we dont know what causes it to come to the surface.
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Can you have oral HSV1 and not know it though? for example i have never had a breakout on my face only in my genital region.  
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