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The state of a herpes virus in a person who had cold sores several years ago but who does not experience any symptoms in the present is called remission. The herpes virus never actually goes away so even if someone is not showing any symptoms they are still a carrier of the virus.

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Q: Describe the state of a herpes virus in a person who had cold sores several years ago but who does not have them now?
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