Hello again.

Generally speaking, yes.  In the early stages of infection, though,
all kinds of things are possible.  Indeed, for lots of people who
get genital HSV2 there may not even be an initial outbreak.  For
some unfortunate others, outbreaks may occur almost continuously at
first, or even longer.  If there were more people in the former
category and none in the latter then there wouldn't be much todo at
all about herpes.

Your girlfriend's body is trying to manufacture antibodies to fight
the virus, but maybe isn't just as quick or efficient as some
people's at it.  Is she showing other signs like swollen glands, or
neuralgia (pain or tingling in the nerves of the lower back or legs)
or other flu-like symptoms?

I don't recall you mentioning her being on one of the antiviral
meds?  Did her doctor prescribe her anything?  If so, did it make
any difference?

Nothing is stopping the virus from going about its cycle.  Antibody
production is not an immediate thing, and can be slower in some
people than others.

Not really.  Generally, first outbreaks are the worst, though the
improvement over time may be very gradual, and again, all people are
different.  A very few people have a very bad time with herpes, and
unfortunately, there's no way to tell who those people are going to
be ahead of time.

Right now, I'd say both are pretty good.  Until your girl friend's
immune system gets things under control the chances of there being
viruses about are relatively high.  It may just take her a little
longer than the average person.

Take care,

Mike