Hi Doctor...i Already Have HSV1 In My Body...if I Receive
Question: Hi Doctor...i already have HSV1 in my body...if i receive an oral from a female with a sore on her lip (im assuming it is HSV1) can i get genitel herpes?
Brief Answer:
Regarding HSV 1 infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
It is unlikely that you would get genital infection with HSV type 1 if you already have oro-labial infection with the same virus type because of pre-existing immunity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regarding HSV 1 infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
It is unlikely that you would get genital infection with HSV type 1 if you already have oro-labial infection with the same virus type because of pre-existing immunity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D