Comments on: Can the herpes simplex virus be spread when there is not an outbreak?

By: cece

cece — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:48:58 +0000

My boyfriend would always get cold sores on his lips and i never knew they were herpes i was only 16 and very naive. The first and only time that he performed oral sex, I got genital herpes and he didn’t even have an outbreak!! I then later found out that herpes can be spread with or without any signs or symptoms. Since then I have also developed herpes simplex keratitis (herpes inside my eye) and will one day need a cornea transplant. Its a very scary virus that will stay with you for your entire life, there is no cure and even with the medication I still get horrible painful outbreaks. Good luck and i really hope your boyfriend is taking precautions.

By: nosaj_MD_2b

nosaj_MD_2b — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:48:58 +0000

YES!!!!!!!!! Medication and condoms help reduce the chances though

By: Nuclear Gnome

Nuclear Gnome — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:48:58 +0000

Yes it can, the virus is there whether you like it or not. So be careful

By: Orphan's Galley

Orphan's Galley — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:48:58 +0000

Yes, it can. It can be transmitted by just kissing, even if he doesnt have an outbreak.