Can genital herpes cause chronic fatigue?
Many viruses, including herpes viruses, were initially linked to chronic fatigue syndrome. However, more recent studies have not confirmed a causal link between any known virus and chronic fatigue syndrome. It is likely that certain viral infections, such as genital herpes, are associated with a temporary fatigue state, i.e., one lasting for a few days. Can one be a carrier of genital herpes without having any symptoms for a few years? A person infected with the herpes virus will be a carrier of this virus for the rest of their life. In some cases, symptomatic outbreaks are very sporadic (once a year or even less), but one can continue to have periods of shedding the virus without symptoms (asymptomatic viral shedding ) between outbreaks. Close Asymptomatic viral shedding shedding of the active virus when there are no signs or symptoms I have herpes. Can I still give blood? The herpes virus is transmitted through direct contact between mucous membranes (e.g., during kissing and sexual
