My mom and dad have been married for 26 yrs. My dad has cheated on my mom in the past, at the beginning of their marriage, and mom knows about that. We believe he has been cheating on her again, maybe for a long time. Anyways, my mom just found out she has herpes because recently she had her first outbreak and went to the doctors. My dad and her talked and he said that he has had it for a long time, when he first cheated on her. Could this be possible, if she never had an outbreak before? Or is he just saying that, because it is easier to admit to something she knows about, then admit to been cheating recently? Can herpes actually stay dormont that long?
Mom wanted me to ask this...!
2006-09-27 07:44:27 · 8 answers · asked by Vennessa 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Hello Vennessa.
To answer your question, yes, it is possible for the disease to stay dormant for a number of years; however, it isn't probable. Most people will experience their first outbreak within 10-20 days after their exposure and contracting of the disease. I know you hate to think your dad is cheating on your mom again, but that probability seems higher than your mom having this for 26 or so years and never having an outbreak until now. Either way though, he lied to your mom, because if he isn't cheating or hasn't cheated since then, fine, but he kept this huge secret of having an STD from your mom and he got her infected. I hope your mom and dad get a good marriage counselor, because they'll probably need one now.
2006-09-27 08:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-09 00:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-31 22:02:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of a person go 10 years without ever having an outbreak, but 26? That's REALLY pushing it. I honestly think that is WAY too long.
Some people can go years without ever having their first outbreak, but many usually get their first outbreak any where from 2-20 days after contracting the virus. 26 years just seems way too long.
2006-09-27 14:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 01:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1-- It is absolutely horrible that your Dad had this disease and never told your Mom. I am shocked and saddened by his exposing her to harm. I'm so sorry.
#2- It is possible to remain dormant for long periods of time in the body. Usually the first outbreak occurs within 1-2 weeks of infection, but it is possible to be infected for years without showing any symptoms. I hope that your Mom gets some good counseling.
2006-09-27 07:50:03 · answer #6 · answered by Astro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is highly unlikely that the virus would remain dormant for this long. The first outbreak, and hopefully, the last, usually occurs within 10-12 days of infection. She should go see her doctor and a good marriage counselor - or divorce lawyer.
2006-09-27 11:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by onefinegirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
outbreaks can occur anytime especially when you get stressed or excessive sunlight....ive only had a couple, but you can get one and thats it , then you can also get them numerous times. But you will always have the virus and can transmit the virus sexually . The virus can be in your system for a long time before you get outbreaks.....hope this helps you can also go on the web to www.herpes.com
2006-09-27 07:50:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋