How Long can Herpes lay Dormant?
Dear Dr. Tom:
I was wondering, how long can herpes lay dormant?
Dr. Tom’s Response:
Dear Anonymous:
Herpes viruses can survive for just a few short hours outside the body or cloth or hard surfaces, but once in the body, they have been known to remain dormant for years in rare cases. Symptoms usually appear within a few days after exposure.
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