No symptoms for years

[Carlosgarcia007]

My question is, can herpes stay dormant for 1-2 years? My potential exposure is last 2015, dont see any symptoms until now, strep throat for months, ive only tested hiv it came back negative, can i carry herpes that long and not having symptoms, another question, what are the other ways of transmission of herpes that is not sexually

[hopefulpremed]

YES! The majority of individuals infected with HSV show no discernible symptoms.  These individuals are responsible for the majority of new infections. Unsure on the exact statistics, but it's something like 8/10 people with the virus don't know they have it. I would strongly recommend getting an antibody test as soon as possible.

[feelingundone]

It can be. Why aren't you gwtting them looked at and tested?

[feelingundone]

Sharing things like chapstick..etc
Thats really about it. You will read sharing drinks ir silverware but this would be extremely rare and more of a theoretical risk than a real world risk. Most people contract hsv1 orally from a realitive when they're a very young child.

[Carlosgarcia007]

Another question, is cluster of sores always or atlest a high possibility sign of herpes?

[feelingundone]

No, they aren't.

[Carlosgarcia007]

What are the kinds of herpes transmission that is not sexually

[feelingundone]

Your sore throat isn't a sign you habe hsv.

[Carlosgarcia007]

What about lump sensation and scratchy feeling in throat and acid reflux, are they symptoms of oral herpes?

[Carlosgarcia007]

Another question, is cluster of sores always or atlest a high possibility sign of herpes?