Can it lie dormant? The herpes virus can lie dormant in the body for years before people experience any symptoms. After people have the first outbreak of herpes, the virus then lies dormant in the nervous system. Any further outbreaks are due to the virus reactivating, which causes symptoms to appear.

Can you have HSV 2 and never have an outbreak?

Symptoms of HSV are often short-lived and mild. Many people who test positive for herpes antibodies have no symptoms; often, they cant recall even a single outbreak.

How long does it take for HSV 2 to show up in blood?

If youve been exposed to the herpes virus, it can take anywhere from 2 to 12 days for symptoms to appear and for the virus to be detected on a test.

Will HSV-2 ever be cured?

Currently, there is no cure. Most people with herpes do not show symptoms, but the infection can also cause painful ulcers and blisters. Those without symptoms can still pass the infection on to others.

What does it mean if you have HSV-2 antibodies?

This test is done to detect if a person has been infected with the herpes simplex virus (I or II). This test does not detect the virus itself. If antibodies to the virus are present, the person has been infected with herpes simplex at some point in his or her life.

Is having HSV 2 a big deal?

Millions of people have herpes, and plenty of them are in relationships. For most couples, herpes isnt a huge deal. Try to go into the conversation with a calm, positive attitude. Having herpes is simply a health issue — it doesnt say anything about you as a person.

Can you test negative for hsv2 and still have it?

A “negative” viral culture or PCR result could mean you dont have genital herpes. But in some cases, a person could still have genital herpes and a negative result. Thats likely due to other factors related to how much virus there is in the sores. You dont need to do anything to prepare for these tests.

What are the top 3 STDs in the US?

The most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States are HPV, chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Can you donate sperm with HSV 2?

Do I Qualify? In order to comply with tissue bank licensing regulations, we cannot accept donor applicants who have been exposed to or infected with HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HTLV, syphilis, genital herpes, or genital warts.

Can you get HSV 2 twice?

No. Genital herpes cannot be transmitted to another part of your body such as your arm, leg or hand after the first infection occurs. If you have genital HSV II, you will not get HSV II at another site in your body. The immune system produces antibodies that protect other parts of your body from infection.

Can you have 2 STDs at once?

Unfortunately, its possible to have two or more STDs at the same time. This will usually happen if youve had multiple sexual partners since your last STD test or if you sleep with someone who already has two STDs.