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hsv-1 question
okay, well i have been diagnosed with hsv-1 in the mouth, but i have not had any breakouts of a cold sore or blisters at all. does everyone have hsv-1?
Yes, you can be contagious with no symptoms (through asymptomatic shedding) and I believe that it stays with you for life (and doesn't "shed off" after two year)
i dont kno, i dont understand but in other question, is it always contagious or just when i have an outbreak? because i dont want to put others in danger
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How was a diagnosis of HSV type 1 infection made? Was an antibody test done?
Not everyone has HSV type 1 infection. When persons carry the virus with them, it takes about two years to completely shed off the virus. Herpes virus may be dormant or inactive in the body for a certain period until a stressor or trigger is present. It is true , that you need not present with cold sores or blisters and yet have the virus in the body. However , not everyone carries the virus with them.
How was a diagnosis of HSV type 1 infection made? Was an antibody test done?
Not everyone has HSV type 1 infection. When persons carry the virus with them, it takes about two years to completely shed off the virus. Herpes virus may be dormant or inactive in the body for a certain period until a stressor or trigger is present. It is true , that you need not present with cold sores or blisters and yet have the virus in the body. However , not everyone carries the virus with them.
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