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Is it possible to have a herpes outbreak once and never again?
Yes. Genital herpes symptoms can come and go, but the virus stays inside your body even after all signs of the infection have gone away. The virus becomes “active” from time to time, leading to an outbreak. Some people have outbreaks only once or twice.
Do herpes outbreaks get less severe over time?
Outbreaks become less intense and less frequent over time. Most people have an outbreak of genital herpes more than once in their life. The frequency of these outbreaks varies from individual to individual.
How often do herpes outbreaks happen?
The average number of outbreaks for a person with genital HSV-2 is four to five per year. The average for genital HSV-1 is less than one outbreak per year. Usually, there are more outbreaks during the first year, and many people find that outbreaks become less severe and less frequent with time.
Why does my herpes keep flaring up?
The virus spreads through skin to skin contact commonly when having vaginal sex, anal sex and oral sex. Once you have the herpes virus it stays in your body for life and symptoms can flare up at any time. This usually happens because certain triggers can ‘reactivate’ the virus, which is known as a ‘recurrence’.
Do herpes sores come back in the same spot?
Why genital herpes comes back Once you have the virus, it stays in your body. It will not spread in your body to cause blisters elsewhere. It stays in a nearby nerve and causes blisters in the same area. If you can, avoid things that trigger your symptoms.
Can you have two herpes outbreaks in a month?
All in all, it usually takes a few weeks for an HSV-1 outbreak to completely heal. While the average person may only experience a few outbreaks per year, it’s possible for outbreaks to occur on a more frequent basis if you have a weak immune system or other health issues.