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Yes, herpes can be dormant for a long time , years infact
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When the herpes virus goes to sleep the medical term for this action is?
When the herpes virus is not active, it is dormant.
A period of no volcanic activity?
dormant
When a pathogen lies dormant in its host before going active what period is it in?
This is known as the latent period. If the virus is active, not dormant, but not causing any symptoms yet, this is known as the incubation period.
Can herpes make your period late or not come?
No, herpes cannot make your period late. Menstruation is determined by your menstrual cycle, a cycle controlled by hormonal changes throughout your body between your brain and reproductive organs.
Viral infection known as shingles?
Shingles is caused by a virus called Herpes Zoster. It is basically the result of chicken pox that has been dormant for years. It emerges years later as shingles.
What is the Protective resting stage of the bacteria?
The resting period of bacteria is called the dormant period
Do cockroaches go dormant?
There are many species of cockroach that have a dormant period during the winter. When the temperature at night drops below freezing, most cockroaches go dormant and will die after a week.
What are fever blisters caused from?
A fever does not cause fever blisters, just like a cold doesn't cause cold sores (they are the same thing) but if infected with the Herpes Simplex I virus, a person's immune system is compromised and the virus can come out of its dormant stage. Too much sun, stress, certain foods, suppressed immune system are a few of the predisposing factors that can bring the Herpes Simplex Virus I out of its dormant stage. Remember once you have the virus, you will always have it. There is no cure.
Can a cold sore cause facial numbness?
Because the herpes virus affects nerves, and is dormant in nerves, an outbreak of any kind of herpes can cause some numbness and tingling in the area.
What is aestivation?
Aestivation is a state of dormancy or inactivity that some animal species enter during hot or dry periods to conserve energy and water. It is similar to hibernation but typically occurs in response to high temperatures or lack of water rather than cold temperatures. During aestivation, animals may reduce their metabolic rate, seek shelter, and limit their activity until conditions are more favorable.
What is a dormant savings account?
A savings account that has had no deposits or withdrawals (account owner initiated transactions) for an extended period - usually a year. After an extended period of time dormant accounts are seized by the states they are in under "unclaimed property" laws. They "hold" them for you.
How many people get cold sores?
Approximately two thirds (2/3) of the population of earth have the usually dormant Herpes Simplex Virus, which is the cause of 'cold sores'.
