Hubby just found out he has genital herpes?

Question

Is it possible my hubby has been a carrier genital herpes for over 13 years and never have had an outbreak except the one he had starting last month? We've been married for 10 and never has this happened. He swears he has been faithful to me. I can't help but feeling weary of this cause I am clean. Anyone confirm that this is possible? dr said stress causes outbreaks and he has been stressed. I dont kow. Any honest decent answers would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

The symptoms of genital herpes vary from person to person. Some people have severe symptoms, such as many painful sores, while others have mild symptoms. Some people may have no symptoms but they can still spread herpes. Sometimes only very mild sores appear, but are mistaken for an insect bite or other skin problems. Perhaps this is the case and the outbreaks were overlooked.

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Answer 5

It is very uncommon to have herpes that shows no sign for a whole decade. I have a Biology degree in Anatomy and Physiology.......did he tell you 13 years ago that he had herpes? If this is a brand new issue with a brand new outbreak...then hun...I hate to be the bearer of bad news.....he didn't get it from a bad dream. He's been screwing around on you. Dump his ***. Why should you have to be in danger of AN INCURABLE DISEASE? I repeat INCURABLE. It's worse with women because we are always in one way or another moist down there from natural secretions, and our periods. And constant moisture is an agitant that can cause it to flare up in a woman. Is this what you want? So this might be a good time for you to break away and do some things with your life that marraige has kept you from. Go see about YOU. I would get out fast.

Answer 6

ok let me tell you to start, i have it too. now the possibilty does exist he could go that long then have one, BUT....very unlikely. i have had it for almost 4 years, no medication ever, and have never had any symptoms, but i've still done my homework. not just mental stress but physical stress too, can cause an outbreak. most of the time when your first exposed to the virus you'll have an outbreak within about 2 weeks
if i were in your situation, i would have trouble believing the other, too. if he didn't have one then, i cant see why he would now.
but remember, theres no 100% answer on this. the possibility that he didn't know does exist. i would hire a detective or something to find out if he is cheating.

Answer 7

The overall incidence of genital herpes is thought to be 1 out of 1,000 people.

For people with no prior contact with HSV 1 or 2, the initial infection is characterized by systemic (whole body) as well as local symptoms and signs. Systemic symptoms include fever, malaise, generalized achiness (myalgia), and decreased appetite. Localized symptoms are described in the symptoms section.

Since the virus is transmitted by virus-containing secretions from the oral or genital mucosa, the primary lesion is at the primary site of infection. Common sites of infection include the shaft and head of the penis, scrotum, inner thighs, and anus in men; and the labia, vagina, cervix, anus, and inner thighs in women. The mouth can also be a site of infection in both sexes.

Prior to the appearance of blisters, the infected individual can experience increased skin sensitivity, tingling, burning, or pain at the site where the blisters will appear. The skin becomes reddened and multiple small blisters (vesicles) filled with a clear straw-colored fluid appear. The blisters break leaving shallow painful ulcers which eventually crust over and slowly heal over a period of 7 to 14 days. The outbreak may be accompanied by enlargement and tenderness of the lymph nodes in the groin or inguinal fold. Women may develop vaginal discharge and painful urination (dysuria). Men may have dysuria if the lesion is near the opening of the urethra (meatus).

Once a person is infected, the virus finds a hiding place within nerve cells where antibodies, the body's normal infection fighters, cannot reach. Within the nerve cells the virus may remain dormant, a period called "latency", for an extended period of time then suddenly the infection becomes reactivated and the individual has another attack of pain and blistering. Recurrent attacks may be rare, occurring only once per year or so frequent that the symptoms seem continuous. Recurrent attacks may be triggered by many things including mechanical irritation, menses, fatigue, sunburn, and so on. Recurrent infections in men are generally milder and of shorter duration than those experienced by women.

Research suggests that the virus can be transmitted even in the absence of clinical disease, so that a sex partner without obvious genital herpes may still transmit the illness. Asymptomatic spread may actually contribute more to the spread of genital herpes than does active disease.

The herpes virus is of special significance to women for several reasons. It has been implicated in causing cancer of the cervix, especially when it is present in combination with Human papilloma virus (HPV), the virus responsible for genital warts (condyloma). For the pregnant women, the presence of either HSV-1 or HSV-2 on the genitalia or in the birth canal is a threat to the infant. Infection in the newborn infant can lead to herpetic meningitis, herpetic viremia, chronic skin infection and even death.

Answer 8

I am absolutely terrified and I feel so alone. I just found out last week that I tested positive for hsv1 and 2. I have been with the same man for the past 10 years and within the last year found out that he has cheated on me with numerous women. I am so scared that I can give it to my children by kissing them and them eating with me...I feel like my whole life has changed. And even though the nurses, my doctor, and websites say that a lot of people have it I still feel like I am by myself. My self esteem has dropped and I feel like I have been used up. But now, My life is very happy.

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Answer 9

Well, this I've never heard about. You really need to get an opinion from your doctor. I just can't believe that he's been a carrier of this for 13 years and has only had his first outbreak in the last 10 years just recently. This just doesn't seem right....so I think your concerns are legitimate. It's best to have this confirmed by your doctor. Best of luck to you.

Answer 10

I believe it is quite possible. Many people who have herpes are asymptomatic. Stress is a huge factor in an outbreak. See links. Honestly, I know you're freaking out but at least it isn't fatal.