How often a person gets a herpes outbreak depends upon the HSV type and how long the infection has resided in the body. Herpes triggers are poorly understood by scientists and appear to be highly individual. Research shows that lengthy exposure to strong sunlight can trigger oral herpes. Triggers for genital herpes include surgical trauma and excessive friction in the genital area. With time, people begin to recognize what will trigger an outbreak in their own bodies.
HSV-2: People who have a strong first episode usually can expect to have several recurrences a year with typical symptoms. The average number of recurrences or outbreaks is four to five. People with HSV-2 can also expect to have unrecognized outbreaks. These unrecognized outbreaks probably occur less often than symptomatic outbreaks, but account for about one-third of all reactivation. Usually, the first year has the most viral activity.
HSV-1: With type 1 infection, people may have a marked first episode in the genital area, but they are much less likely to have outbreaks in the first year. Recurrences are usually once a year and the rates of unrecognized herpes reactivation are lower, too. - The average number of outbreaks per year is four to five.
- The first outbreak may be the most extreme outbreak a person will have.
- Usually, there are more outbreaks during the first year.
- Many people find that recurrences tend to lessen in severity and frequency with time.
- Illness, poor diet, emotional or physical stress, friction, surgical trauma and steroidal medication (such as asthma treatment) may trigger a herpes outbreak.
- The frequency of outbreaks can often be managed through effective stress management, and getting adequate rest, nutrition and exercise.
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