WASHINGTON — High rates of both overall and subclinical viral shedding continue even beyond 10 years among people with genital herpes simplex virus type 2 infection, suggesting that there is a continued risk of transmission to sexual partners long after initial infection.

Does herpes weaken over time?

For those who have genital herpes outbreaks, the good news is they tend to decrease over time. In the beginning, people who have symptoms average about four or five outbreaks each year for a few years, and then the frequency tends to decrease.

Is it possible to not have a herpes outbreak for 10 years?

Herpes dormancy period HSV typically alternates between a latent stage — or a dormancy period in which there are few symptoms — and an outbreak stage. In the latter, the primary symptoms are easily identified. The average is two to four outbreaks a year, but some people can go years without an outbreak.

What are the chances of spreading herpes after 10 years?

Results. Time since first genital herpes episode was significantly associated with reduced genital shedding. Total HSV shedding occurred on 33.6% of days in participants <1 year, 20.6% in those 1–9 years, and 16.7% in those ≥10 years from first episode.

Should I stay with someone who gave me herpes?

A genital herpes diagnosis is not a reason to stay in a bad or unhealthy relationship. If your partner is pressuring you to stay in a relationship by telling you that no one will want you now that you are infected with herpes, it isnt true.