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  • Telligent.Evolution.Extensibility.Api.Entities.Version1.ForumThread.
    6 months ago

    HSV1

    I have been in a relationship with a man for 5 years. Last year I had symptoms of and tested positive for HSV1. I confronted my boyfriend and he said he has had cold sores for years. Can I contract HSV1 at this point in time in my relationship? I suspect I did not contract it 5 years into the relationship becausenof a cold sore...anyone have any thoughts? I appreciate anything at this point.
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  • Telligent.Evolution.Extensibility.Api.Entities.Version1.ForumReply.
    6 months ago

    RE: HSV1

    Hi I think its like 93% of the worlds population carries HSV1, so really its something you could have had as a child from being in school, or from a kiss as you grow up.

    Its not such a really big thing when you think about it.

    NOWHARD
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  • Telligent.Evolution.Extensibility.Api.Entities.Version1.ForumReply.
    6 months ago

    RE: HSV1

    Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease. Know more about it in detail through the following link:
    https://thehealthtalks.com/genital-herpes-symptoms-treatment/
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      • Anonymous
        6 months ago
        Although it CAN be transmitted via sexual contact, that is not the most common cause. It can be transmitted by sharing towels/utensils/straws/glasses, kissing, in fact, it can be transmitted via pretty much any skin to skin contact with the infected area.
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