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HPV....from a Cold Sore ?
I had a cold sore ( which i always thought was a normal thing), but I gave my girlfriend oral while having it. Does this mean i could have given her an STD..... I Also have small bumps on my hands, so could I have given it to her via touching? If she does have it what are symptoms/ Risks. I am only 16 and honestly have no idea about any of this and have no idea what to do about it. Any help Would BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
HPV and coldsores are completely separate things.
However, having coldsores means you have HSV 1 - herpes simples virus type 1. Its not a big deal - over 80% of the population have this virus.
BUT - engaging in oral sex when you have a coldsore is very risky. The virus is highly infectious whilst you have an active sore, and yes, it can be passed to your girlfriend's genitals this way. Unfortunately, you have done it and there is not much you can do now after the event. If your girlfriend has contracted the virus, shes contracted it end of. If she has, then she will most likely start showing symptoms within the next 30 days. However, not everyone who gets the virus shows any symptoms.
However, if she has caught the virus from you symptoms to look out for are:
Burning and tingling around the genitials - this can occur in the legs and bottom of the back also.
General feeling of being ill - flu like symptoms.
Pain on peeing.
Itching in the genital area.
A change in vaginal discharge.
Swollen painful glands in the groin area.
Painful, visible blisters in the genital area which will then pop and form ulcers and ultimately scab over. The blisters can affect the whole area, including vaginal area, anus, buttocks and tops of legs.
BUT, it is also possible that she already carries the virus OR hasn't caught it from you this time. Regardless, in future. never ever give oral sex to anyone when you have an active coldsore as the virus is very easily spread this way. Take it from someone who knows!!
