Most of you on this board probably already have the herp and don't know it. 85% of people with it are asymptomatic. They will never see a serious breakout or no break-out at all. And they may still be able to transfer it to other people.
Just about everyone has oral herpes. I've certainly kissed enough girls in my lifetime to have it, yet I've never had a cold sore before. So I just assume I'm among the asymptomatic people. But just because you don't have symptoms doesn't mean the virus isn't in your bloodstream. You will only know for sure if you're tested. And I don't think you have to have a sore to spread it. Though that makes it much more likely. Most people aren't making out with people who have obvious cold sores all over their mouth, yet they still get it.
Just about everyone has oral herpes. I've certainly kissed enough girls in my lifetime to have it, yet I've never had a cold sore before. So I just assume I'm among the asymptomatic people. But just because you don't have symptoms doesn't mean the virus isn't in your bloodstream. You will only know for sure if you're tested. And I don't think you have to have a sore to spread it. Though that makes it much more likely. Most people aren't making out with people who have obvious cold sores all over their mouth, yet they still get it.