donna
The herpes virus can be doormant for many years. The herpes virus is the same virus that causes chicken pox. Get over the shock of having this decease and learn how to live with it. Many people take Zovirax or Acyclovir to treat this decease. Tight clothing aggrevates this decease, exposure to sunlight does also. Your husband could be a carrier of the decease and never break out. When you are broken out - do not have sexual intercourse because it can be spread. Wash clothing in hot water with bleach. Many people have this decease--knowledge will lead to peace of mind. Good luck and God bless.