Viral shedding is a term used to describe the process by which the virus travels up the nerves to the skin, just before causing blisters to erupt. Shedding is also referred to as the prodromal phase. This prodromal phase (viral shedding) can happen without ever showing signs of an active outbreak, known as asymptomatic shedding.
Those who have suffered from frequent herpes infections recognize the viral shedding phase as the period when headaches, backaches, tingling, and skin sensitivity occur. It's also when emotions may be a little more challenging to control. Unreasonable impatience or sudden tears may be an issue, which is often attributed to the appearance of blisters. But sometimes, the blisters never appear. All of the signs are there for an outbreak that never evolves. However, in some instances, viral shedding can be contagious while herpes is en route to the surface, whether or not blisters ever appear.
Additionally, blisters never appearing doesn't mean they aren't there. Herpes blisters can arise inside the vagina and the rectum. So, whenever you feel you're coming down with herpes symptoms, even if you can't see any lesions, avoid being sexually active with others until the symptoms or feelings pass. You can be fine one day and develop blisters the next. So, never take for granted that what you think is just a random ache or pain isn't herpes. Not everyone has noticeable symptoms, and no one can ever be 100% sure they won't accidentally pass herpes on to someone else.
Even if there are no signs of viral shedding (aches, tingling or itching, headaches, backaches, or moodiness), herpes can still be passed on when there are minimal symptoms or symptoms are mistaken for something else (a Canker sore, a flea bite, zipped skin, or an infected hair follicle, for example). Self-check often and be responsible about being intimate with others.
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