What is the difference between oral herpes and genital herpes?

by euthman

What is the difference between oral herpes and genital herpes?

For herpes simplex virus, there is a type 1 and type 2

oral herpes - its type 1. milder infection but appearance wise, could be debilitating. (cold sores over lips)

genital herpes - type 2, BUT there are cases whereby it could still be under type 1. however herpes type 2 is very rare.

yes, oral herpes can be transmitted to the genitals, either ways.yes, 2 separate viruses, though similar.
but keep safe and don't go doing stuff if you have an oral outbreak.Location, location, location. You can have either type in either location (or for that matter elsewhere).

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