I was never tested for HSV-1 or -2 but I,m pretty sure it was herpes because I had the typical viral life cycle (prodromal stage, redness, blister,
open lesion, crusting and healing). Since then, I have never had another
cold sore, I had a girlfriend (for 5 years) who got cold sores 5-6 times a year and never got cold sores nor genital herpes.
So my question is: what is the actual rate of people who are infected with herpes but have only one, or very few and mild recurrences?