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A member asked:

If people become immune to herpes after awhile, does that mean they become less infectious or see less outbreaks ?

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Dr. Steven Corben answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Probably not.: I have never heard of anyone officially 'immune' to herpetic lesions. Herpes is a virus that once exposed, remains in the human body and can be triggered by many known and unknown causes.

Answered 3/31/2020

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