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Can you have herpes and never have an outbreak?
Yes. Even when no sores are present, the herpes virus is still active in the body and can spread to others. If you or your partner has herpes, reduce the risk of spread by: using a condom every time you have sex (vaginal, oral, or anal).
How soon would you know if you had genital herpes?
When present, symptoms may begin about two to 12 days after exposure to the virus. If you experience symptoms of genital herpes, they may include: Pain or itching. You may experience pain and tenderness in your genital area until the infection clears.
Can genital herpes show up months later?
Genital herpes Symptoms can appear after 4 to 7 days but might not start until months or years later.
How long can you be asymptomatic with genital herpes?
About 75 percent of asymptomatic shedding events only last for a day, while viral shedding lasts longer when accompanied by symptoms. Asymptomatic shedding is partially influenced by a few factors: HSV type: A genital HSV-1 infection is milder than a genital HSV-2 infection.
Can herpes lay dormant for 20 years?
Can it lie dormant? The herpes virus can lie dormant in the body for years before people experience any symptoms. After people have the first outbreak of herpes, the virus then lies dormant in the nervous system. Any further outbreaks are due to the virus reactivating, which causes symptoms to appear.
Can I find out who gave me herpes?
We didn’t discuss complicated stories that make it impossible to know which person gave herpes to the other person. Most commonly, the doctor is not able to make this determination. The take-home message is this: don’t be quick to judge, and don’t assume your partner has cheated on you.
Can herpes appear as a single bump?
The active herpes virus has passed from the nerves to the skin. When the virus is in the skin, single bumps or clusters of fluid- filled bumps may appear. These bumps can be very small.
Is a herpes bump hard or soft?
During a herpes outbreak, you’ll notice tiny, painful blisters filled with clear fluid. The blisters may appear in clusters and can also appear on your rectum and mouth. The blisters tend to feel squishy.