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Infectious Diseases |
Herpes? cold sores?10/21/1999 |
Can herpes be spread through oral sex if an indivdual has a cold sore on their mouth? What is the difference between cold sores and genital herpes?
Yes, herpes can be spread from a person with a cold sore who is performing oral sex to the genital area of another person. "Cold Sores" usually refers to Herpes simplex I infection, and "Genital Herpes" usually refers to Herpes simplex II infection -- they seem to prefer these different areas of the body. However, things do get mixed up sometimes when mouths and genital areas come into contact.
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Kenneth Skahan, MD Assistant Professor in Infectious Diseases Division of Infectious Diseases Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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