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Can HSV-1 Be Dormant Even While Undergoing Stress?
Question: I do understand that HSV 1 can be dormant for years but can I live through the most stressful event that caused me to loose 12 pounds quickly and not have it surface then?
Brief Answer:
It is possible for the infection not to show up in spite of stress.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I understand that you have lost much weight in a short duration. In fact, you definitely need to look into the cause for the same. But such a stressful situation does not mean that your immunity is entirely messed up. Although portions of your immunity might have come down, probably the specific antibodies that keep HSV-1 in check, have still been adequate and the infection has not surfaced.
Hope that clears your query.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
It is possible for the infection not to show up in spite of stress.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I understand that you have lost much weight in a short duration. In fact, you definitely need to look into the cause for the same. But such a stressful situation does not mean that your immunity is entirely messed up. Although portions of your immunity might have come down, probably the specific antibodies that keep HSV-1 in check, have still been adequate and the infection has not surfaced.
Hope that clears your query.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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