Once you are infected, the virus stays in your body for the rest of your life. Some people never have another episode, and others have frequent outbreaks. In most outbreaks, there is no obvious trigger. Many people, however, find that attacks of genital herpes occur with the following conditions:
Fatigue General illness (from mild illnesses to serious conditions, such as operations, heart attacks, and pneumonia) Immunosuppression due to AIDS or medication such as chemotherapy or steroids Menstruation Physical or emotional stress Trauma to the affected area, including sexual activity
In people with a normal immune system, genital herpes remains a localized and bothersome infection, but is rarely life-threatening.
What to expect if I have Genital herpes  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Once you are infected, the virus stays in your body for the rest of your life. Some people never have another episode, and others have frequent outbreaks. In most outbreaks, there is no obvious trigger. Many people, however, find that attacks of genital herpes occur with the following conditions:
Fatigue General illness (from mild illnesses to serious conditions, such as operations, heart attacks, and pneumonia) Immunosuppression due to AIDS or medication such as chemotherapy or steroids {{NAME}} or emotional stress Trauma to the affected area, including sexual activity
In people with a normal immune system, genital herpes remains a localized and bothersome infection, but is rarely life-threatening.