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Possible auto inoculation---if primary HSV1?
I have no history of HSV1 but am prone to getting little cuts in the corners of my mouth. This happens on occasion and has shown up on both sides of my mouth but I never get them in both corners at once. When they occur, they sting and last only a few days and then close. I recently kissed someone new and developed one of these cuts on the corner of my mouth this morning. It's not at all visible unless I open my mouth and look closely. It's very small and doesn't itch at all. It only hurts when I open my mouth too wide or eat something spicy. I don't think it is a cold sore as it doesn't mirror any typical symptoms of one. This morning, I touched the dry cut with my finger when I initially noticed it, proceeded to brush my teeth, dry my hands and then absentmindedly scratched my genitals. If it were a cold sore and it was a primary outbreak, would I be at risk for auto inoculation?
this actually sounds more like an angular cheilitis issue than an oral herpes issue. it's not contagious. It's typically caused by fungal infections or irritation. you can google it for more info.
Also simple kissing is most a risk for young children whose immune systems are not yet formed but for adults it takes more than simple kissing but would long rubbing romantic kissing for a risk to exist,
Hi, thanks for your input! Yeah, I was recently screened for all STDs including both HSV1 and HSV2 and everything came back negative, however, because I recently kissed someone new, I worried that this cut could be different than the other ones I've had. I'm probably being overly anxious but I just wanted to ensure that if I didn't further put myself at risk for inoculation it that was indeed a primary outbreak.
Hi, with a old infection we have enough antibodies to prevent this from happening. If it were not so wed have herpes spread everywhere and we do not.
Sounds like just simple corner cuts, i used to get them my self. You might want a blood test if your sexually active to confirm your status.
Sounds like just simple corner cuts, i used to get them my self. You might want a blood test if your sexually active to confirm your status.
Good, that definitely gives me some peace of mind. Thanks! I didn't think it was a viable method of transmission as it wasn't immediate or direct. Also, I've read that those mouth corner cuts are typically caused by something else and not HSV. I don't know how accurate this is but I did read that HSV typically doesn't show up in the corners of the mouth. Idk if a professional is willing to verify though...
I have HSV1 and also get these cuts, although I will admit I have no clue if they are actually related to HSV. I would say that if they are, the chances of you giving yourself genital herpes the way you describe is very very low if not zero. From what I understand there has to be a lot of friction and rubbing involved.
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