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Is Genital Herpes Contagious?

I think I have herpes but I m not sure if its just a cold or the flu early last week on a Sunday I have oral and had sex with this dude now I think I got both types of herpes but I don t know about genital herpes cause I shaved down there and it could be razor bumps but then people in my house are getting sick with symptoms like me they have fever and coughing and sore throat like I had same so I really did not think much of it until I noticed I had bumps up upon my lip and I have little painless bumps on my lip help me what should I do I m scared and young and afraid to tell my parents
Thu, 31 Oct 2019
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Hello,

Yes, genital herpes is contagious. The herpes virus can be spread from person to person by direct skin-to-skin contact, especially during intimate sexual contact with an infected person. This includes kissing, oral sex and contact with the genitals or anus. You can't catch genital herpes by sharing cups, towels or from toilet seats.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Is Genital Herpes Contagious?

Hello, Yes, genital herpes is contagious. The herpes virus can be spread from person to person by direct skin-to-skin contact, especially during intimate sexual contact with an infected person. This includes kissing, oral sex and contact with the genitals or anus. You can t catch genital herpes by sharing cups, towels or from toilet seats. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician