The virus lives in the nerve root so it can recur. Recurrences can be as frequent as once a month, but are unpredictable. If it recurs it is in the same area. Abstain from sex when you have open sores since you're more contagious then. It's not comfortable to have friction against the open lesions, so it's not hard to remember. The problem with some people is that they don't get sores, and shed virus all the time without any symptoms. These sufferers may consider taking suppresive ongoing treatment to stop shedding.

1. What is Herpes? Why do some people believe it's spread by sex, and some don't? What's the difference between Genital Herpes and Herpes Simplex? What's the difference between HSV1 and HSV2?
2. What does genital herpes HSV2 look like and feel like?
3. How can you get HSV2 Genital Herpes? Can condoms protect me completely from Genital Herpes HSV2? What behaviors put me at more risk of getting HSV2 Genital Herpes? Are newborns at greater risk of getting HSV2 genital herpes?
4. How can I find out if I have Genital Herpes HSV2? What tests are used to find out if I have Genital Herpes HSV2? Where can I go to get tested to see if I have Genital Herpes HSV2?
5. What are other diseases that look like Genital Herpes HSV2? What are the other possible reasons for this genital rash that I just found?
6. How contagious am I with an outbreak of genital herpes HSV2? How long can I spread genital herpes HSV2 with an active genital rash?
7. What can I expect in the future with this rash? How often am I going to get this rash recur?
8. When should I think about seeking care?
9. What are the available treatments for Genital Herpes HSV2? How do you treat genital herpes?