Herpes Symptoms: Can You Have It Without Obvious Signs?
It is possible to have herpes for over 14 years without any symptoms. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes oral herpes, and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), which causes genital herpes, can both remain latent in the body after the initial infection and not cause any symptoms. However, it is important to note that even if someone is asymptomatic, they can still transmit the virus to others.Herpes - Related Articles
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