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Q: is it true that the virus can be contracted and lie dormant for 10, 15, 20 years

without an outbreak or being passed on?

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3/26/09 2:12am

yes, You can go your entire life with the virus and never have any symptoms or outbreaks. You can still pass it on though.

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By needanswers09— Last Modified: 12/24/10, First Published: 03/24/09