6 out of 10 if you are under 50 have hsv1.
if you are sexually active, you should be aware of your herpes status - both hsv1 and hsv2.
grace
i forgot to add...should i get tested ?? is it necessary ??
no i've never been tested. I've never had a cold sore. My dad gets cold sores... like once a yr. Is it true 8/10 americans have herpes ?? and also, who do u form antibodies to herpes ??? im surprised i've never gotten a cold sore...especially since my dad gets em, but its not a bad strain. he gets it in the same place adjacent to his lowe lip, and sometimes under his nostril.
yes it's possible to not contract hsv from someone.
you've never been tested yourself have you?
grace