I recently contracted oral herpes, around the first of the year. I didn't have any convincing symptoms until early February. Since then, I have had nearly constant outbreaks. It has only recently begun to show on my lips, but I have had sores on the inside of my mouth frequently.

It is beginning to look like the sores are many and severe. I'm not looking forward to this at all, to say the least.

I quit smoking cigarettes two days ago, which is likely causing extra stress, but I am starting to wonder if my immune system is compromised. It seems rather ridiculous that I have been plagued by sores for well over a month. I was under the impression that the symptoms become dormant after three weeks.

Thanks in advance for any opinions.