Yes: An outbreak isn't required for transmission of the herpes simplex virus.
Answered 7/6/2014
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Yes: Herpes virus can be shed and spread even when there isn't a clinical lesion present. You can get an oral prescription that reduces the shed of the virus to 1 in 365 days if you take it daily.
Answered 7/17/2016
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Yes: HSV can be transmitted even in the absence of active lesions, although it is less likely than when lesions are present.
Answered 5/7/2016
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