Stephanie M. asked
I recently tested positive for HSV 1 and have never had any outbreaks. What is the likelihood of passing it to my sexually active partner through kissing or oral sex if I have no open sores and no visual symptoms? Additionally, how can I determine if I have oral or genital HSV 1, and what does it mean for the virus to be active or dormant?
September 5th, 2024
Joshua R. answered
HSV 1 is typically associated with oral herpes, while HSV 2 is associated with genital herpes. If yo...
September 5th, 2024
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