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Risk of HSV-2 after HSV-1

I have HSV-1 on my genitals.  What are the chances of getting infected with HSV-2 in the same area from oral sex with someone?  Is it the same level of risk as someone without having it?
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thank you so much.  
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Hi. first of all  you now have antibodies that would help prevent it and hsv2 oral is not common so put them all together the risk is quite low but possible.
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