[Question #6871] HSV1

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65 months ago
Is it possible to transfer my oral hsv1 to genital area? 
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
65 months ago
Once an oral infection has been well established there (about four months from new infection), it is extremely unlikely that you would then transfer the virus to a new location on your body.  The immune response that you have built to that virus makes that so so unlikely.

Terri
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65 months ago
Ok thank you for the info
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
65 months ago
You are most welcome

Terri
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