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Old Apr 29, 2009, 10:46 PM
Am I crazy? Am I crazy? is offline
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That's incorrect - Type 1 will not infect the genitals. Type 2 will not infect the oral cavity. Type 2 is also the one that tends to infect the eye and brain. Yes they are both Herpes virus, however they are quite specific in which tissues they infect.
I totally take what I said back - I went and read up the latest about it and you are quite correct - they can infect both areas - my apologies - I am obviously behind the times. Originally they believed that they didn't and this is what was taught - back in my days - oops.
I will be quite now and slink away to my corner.
(Please disregard my previous message)