niyka61
Jun 22, 2012, 11:45 PM
I just found out I have hsv1. My ob said it is oral but is down south is that possiable.and what do I do to kep partners safe
DrKKD
Jun 23, 2012, 12:51 AM
Hi,
There are two types of herpes virus - I and II. Herpes I usually affects the oral areas and the herpes II generally infects the genital areas. But sometimes HSV I can infect the genital and the HSV II can infect the mouth and oral cavity. This is quite uncommon.
You need a blood test to determine which of the viruses you have - HSV I or HSV II