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What Causes Herpes Despite Being Sexually Inactive?
MY EX HUSBAND CHEATED ON ME THROUGHOUT OUR MARREIGE. I HAD MY SELF CHECHED SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE SURE i WAS OK. WE ARE DIVORCED NOW FOR 10 YEARS OR MORE, BUT I HAVEN T BEEN ACTIVE IN THAT WAY FOR MANY YEARS . ALL THE TEST THAT I HAD CAME OUT NEG FOR STD. NOW 15 YEARS LATER THIS DR TOOK IT UPON HERSELF TO HAVE ME CHECKED WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE AND CAME BACK TO TELL ME THAT I TESTED POSITIVE FOR HERPES. IS THIS POSSIBLE TO NOW AFTER ALL THESE YEARS?
Mon, 29 May 2017
Hello,
Herpes infection may stay dormant for years in the body without showing any symptoms. However, recurrences can get reactivated several times a year.
Triggers for re-occurrences are long illness, compromised immunity, stress, sunlight, fatigue, etc.
An infected person may or may not have any sign or symptom of herpes but may be contagious. When symptoms occur they appear as small sores/blisters around the genitals.
Herpes can be passed through direct skin to skin contact with the infected area (oral or genital) eg. kissing, vaginal-anal sex, etc.
You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined & get all investigations (Viral culture, blood tests, PCR, STD) done. You need to be assessed. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the infection detected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Herpes infection may stay dormant for years in the body without showing any symptoms. However, recurrences can get reactivated several times a year.
Triggers for re-occurrences are long illness, compromised immunity, stress, sunlight, fatigue, etc.
An infected person may or may not have any sign or symptom of herpes but may be contagious. When symptoms occur they appear as small sores/blisters around the genitals.
Herpes can be passed through direct skin to skin contact with the infected area (oral or genital) eg. kissing, vaginal-anal sex, etc.
You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined & get all investigations (Viral culture, blood tests, PCR, STD) done. You need to be assessed. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the infection detected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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