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Can Genital Herpes Be Passed On Despite No Symptoms For Ten Years?

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Posted on Sat, 23 Sep 2017
Question: i contracted genital herpes approximately 10 years ago. Since that time i have had a intimate relationship with another partner and did not have any breakouts at all. Does this mean that i am still carrying the virus and it can be passed on to another partner? I believe that it can only be passed on if i am encountering a breakout. Is that correct?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can spread HSV even without breakout.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.
Based on your history , you should know that you can still carry the HSV and genital herpes can be spread even when there are no symptoms or sores(outbreaks).
This is called asymptomatic shedding.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
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Can Genital Herpes Be Passed On Despite No Symptoms For Ten Years?

Brief Answer: You can spread HSV even without breakout. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you writing in healthcare magic. Based on your history , you should know that you can still carry the HSV and genital herpes can be spread even when there are no symptoms or sores(outbreaks). This is called asymptomatic shedding. I hope my answer helps you. Regards.