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Can Oral Intercourse Cause HSV-1?

I have a cold sore. Last night without even thinking about it i gave my boyfriend head. Now my coldsore is practically gone. It doesnt itch burn or anything anymore and has kind of scabbed over. Its on the side of my mouth and not really touching my lips. Im very upset and i think i might give him herpes. I have hsv1 not hsv2. He doesnt have either. I dont understand how hsv1 could turn into hsv2 though. Would he simply just contract hsv1?

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Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query. HSV 1 can spread to genital area by giving oral sex. But it is not as severe as HSV2. So nothing much to worry. By taking antiviral drugs like valacyclovir the percentage chances of spreading this to your partner will decrease. As you have given oral sex with lesions on chances of spreading to him is more. HSV 1 and 2 are different and there is no transformation from one to other.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
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Can Oral Intercourse Cause HSV-1?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. HSV 1 can spread to genital area by giving oral sex. But it is not as severe as HSV2. So nothing much to worry. By taking antiviral drugs like valacyclovir the percentage chances of spreading this to your partner will decrease. As you have given oral sex with lesions on chances of spreading to him is more. HSV 1 and 2 are different and there is no transformation from one to other. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.