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If I Have Hsv 1 Antibodies And Have No Symptoms Am I Still Possibly Spreading It

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Question : If I have hsv 1 antibodies and have no symptoms am I still possibly spreading it ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding hsv transmission

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes there can be viral shedding even if one is having no symptoms though the risk of transmission is much less as compared to that during a clinical episode.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Thnaks.
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If I Have Hsv 1 Antibodies And Have No Symptoms Am I Still Possibly Spreading It

Brief Answer: Regarding hsv transmission Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes there can be viral shedding even if one is having no symptoms though the risk of transmission is much less as compared to that during a clinical episode. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance. Thnaks.