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A member asked:
Is it possible to have hsv2 for over 5 years with no symptoms, then suddenly have an initial outbreak?
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Yes: Herpes is a virus that can be 'dormant', that means hidden and not active. It can be in our blood for years and with stress to your body ( lack of rest, increase activity, illness etc...) it can be reactivated.
Answered 9/7/2014
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