Are some people immune to herpes simplex virus?

Nobody is immune to herpes simplex virus. yes, it may possible that the infected person does not get any herpes outbreak in his whole life time or very few herpes outbreaks. Actually the thing is, a week immune system and stressful conditions are mainly responsible for the repeated herpes outbreaks. read more

In a way. About 80% of the us has been exposed to herpes simplex type 1 (hsv-1) and about 30% to hsv-2. Many people have never had cold sores or genital lesions and have no idea they were exposed unless someone tests their antibodies to these viruses. read more

Autoimmune means that the bodies own white cells attack other cells in the body ie Arthritis, Multiple Sclorosis, Crones disease and even ciliacs disease. With herpes Simplex or Zoster (herpes 1/2 or Chicken Pox) the virus migrates to nerve bundles in the spine calls Nerve root Ganglia and they remain dormant thus not triggering an immune response. read more

Genital herpes infection occurs through exposure of the genitals to the virus from a partner with active herpes (this can be the result of either genital or oral contact). The first episode is called the initial or primary infection and it is at this stage that some virus retreats to the nerve ganglia. read more