herpes question
12/14/08
Can herpes be passed to a person when the person that has it isn't haveing a breakout
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Hi kwait,
Thanks for posting your question. I'm not a doctor, but since I have herpes and am knowledgeable about it, I can answer your question.
Yes, herpes can be passed to a person when the carrier isn't having an outbreak. There is something called "viral shedding", which means that someone with herpes can shed the virus through the skin at any point in time. It can happen with or without symptoms.
I recommend you check out the Herpes Basics page as well as the Transmission and Prevention sites to better understand herpes.
PJ
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