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Can Cold Sores On Mouth Causes Infection In Genitalia?
Hi - I have been prone to cold sores throughout my life, on my mouth. I hadn't had one in about a year, but recently one popped up in the corner of my mouth. I stayed away from kissing and oral sex while it was there, and when it was completely gone things went back to normal. Two days later, a whole farm of sores cropped up on my mouth.
My question is - during those two days where I had nothing, inbetween the two outbreaks, is it possible something could have been passed on to the genitalia? Neither of us have any signs of anything, but are obviously worried. There was no way we could have known more would pop up when things looked fine!
Help?
My question is - during those two days where I had nothing, inbetween the two outbreaks, is it possible something could have been passed on to the genitalia? Neither of us have any signs of anything, but are obviously worried. There was no way we could have known more would pop up when things looked fine!
Help?
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
Viral shedding can occur before and after sores appear, so it is always possible. However, the virus is usually transmitted when you have active sores. So it is unlikely, and it is good you avoided intimate contact when sores were there. There is a very small possibility that the virus was transmitted. Hope this answers your query. Ask more questions if needed.
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