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maisymillie
26 days 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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nohard
26 days 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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thehealthtalks
14 days 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
14 days 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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