Yes, even when outbreaks are only anal, you can also shed virus from the genital tract as well. The virus infects the entire sacral ganglia, which is why outbreaks can occur anywhere in the boxer shorts area. anal herpes IS genital herpes.
Terri
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Yes, even when outbreaks are only anal, you can also shed virus from the genital tract as well. The virus infects the entire sacral ganglia, which is why outbreaks can occur anywhere in the boxer shorts area. anal herpes IS genital herpes.
Terri