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What Causes Herpes Labialis And Herpes Genitalis Infection?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Question: If you have oral herpes does thst mean you can or will get it on your genitals or is it two seperate viruses
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Different types of Herpes cause both infections

Detailed Answer:
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My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Herpes labialis & herpes genitalis both are caused by different variants of herpes. Usually one variant does not cause other infection BUT if immunity is decreased then it may cause.


Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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What Causes Herpes Labialis And Herpes Genitalis Infection?

Brief Answer: Different types of Herpes cause both infections Detailed Answer: Hello My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Herpes labialis & herpes genitalis both are caused by different variants of herpes. Usually one variant does not cause other infection BUT if immunity is decreased then it may cause. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!