If you have herpes 1 will you get herpes 2?
Dear Dr. Rob:
Is it true that if you already have the herpes 1 virus
that you are not likely to get the herpes 2 virus?
Dr Rob’s Response:
Dear Poster Asking about Herpes Type 1 and 2:
Herpes 1 and Herpes 2 are two distinct viruses. Getting one
does not preclude getting the other. Most Herpes Type 1 is
transmitted orally. Most Herpes Type 2 is transmitted sexually.
But the fact is, 20% of genital herpes is transmitted orally and
20% of oral herpes is transmitted genitally.
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