Herpes transmission

Q. Can a person get hsv2 from someone who has it but has no symptoms? - A Datepositive.net member.

A. Yes. You can shed virus between attacks, and women in particular may have non-visible internal lesions.

This is called Asymptomatic Transmission. Herpes simplex infections are often spread by people who don’t know they are infected. These people may have symptoms so mild they don’t notice them at all or else don’t recognize them as herpes.

Until attacks have definitely stopped for several months, it is best to use protection. A swab test would help to indicate virus shedding. - Dr. Laurence Gerlis.