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waljd

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Can Genital Herpes lie dormant before initial breakout ?
Posted: 10-01-07 19:11pm

can the virus lie dormant for 20 years before the initial breakout?
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Tylanas

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Posted: 10-01-07 22:37pm

Yes. Herpes can lay dormant for a life time. A carrier may NEVER get a break out.
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