There are certain herpes simplex viruse strains, resistant to
antivirals such as prescription drugs.
Those viruses may develop some methods, genes, etc that will make them
different then the common herpes simplex viruses.

In this situation, when in contact with a person taking prescription
drugs, that is shedding those
viruses, even though you were already infected with herpes simplex,
the viruses you'll be in contact with, are different and you may
get infected with it.

It's a more delicate issue regarding such viral strains
and I know people like Mike and Ar are emphasizing the inoculation
aspect
rather than the former.

Even me personally, I can recall very, very well, that I might have
been infected years before
I've discovered the last time that I was infected with genital herpes
simplex.

That was maybe 3 to 5 years prior to that second time ( when I
originally thought I was infected); to be more concludent, each time it
has happened
on a different continent (Europe versus North America the second time).

Here is a perfect example when a virus such as herpes simplex, with a
clear and particular way of developing disease, can be so confusing
for someone unfamiliar with it and more, on a long term it can bring
unexpected forms of outbreaks.
I think I own an explanation for these: well, several years before my
last
time I've discovered that I've been infected with GH,
I had the same symptoms that herpes infection would show, in
terms of pain, itchiness, tinglling and less the notification of the
visual signs (not given importance at that time); as I've said, it was
in Europe.

Now, on the new continent, the way the severity of the outbreaks after
having sex with
several women, it gotten to a point where I've realised that there is
a problem, and I've learned about the genital herpes.

Currently, I can say I am back on the track without any
symptoms whatsoever it fells like the virus is again out of my life.
The future will tell however wether or not the virus will be able to
return
as a visible problem.

One thing is for sure and I think it's valid for most of us.
Once infected with herpes there are no worries about getting reinfected
with herpes because even though possible, with other strains, I don't
think it would make much or a difference.

So, in plain english, if your partner has been tested negative for any
other
STD's you should be fine with it.

Perl von Molson