Hi,
1. yes as shedding occurs about 15% of the time, meaning the virus is on the surface with no visiable sores. Also note that most of the time when its passed is in thinking a skin irritation is not herpes. Maybe think its a pimple. They can be very subtle in nature.
2. Possible yes, probable no. Would take a special situation like an immediate rubbing into an open sore and rubbing it into your genital area. Really not an issue.
3.No.
Thank you so much for you help just one last question do you know where its possible in England to get a herpes blood test done ?
Many thanks again