Even after being diagnosed with Herpes it is hard for people to pinpoint when they are having an outbreak and actively shedding (when the virus is active). Hence the reason it is the most common STD any sexually active person can get and the CDC stands by that.
- You simply cannot look at a person and think they are STD free
- Take precautions
- If you are sexually active you are at risk
- Get Tested
Most STDs produce little to no symptoms. With 19 million new STD cases, every year it is better to be safe than sorry. To note, condoms do not protect against all STDs. For example, Herpes. Herpes is passed through direct contact with an infected area. Herpes is like a silent STD simply because most people do not know they have the virus.