Herpes vs. Other Viruses

I have a question about herpes and thought I'd ask if anyone might know the
answer. When a person gets the Flu or a cold virus or other viruses. in most
cases the virus goes away. But why is it that with a herpes virus such as
Epstein Barr. chickenpox or the close relative HPV. it doesn't go
away and you have it for life? What is it that makes these viruses "smarter"
than the other types?
chickenpox or the close relative HPV.
so I guess
this is what makes them different.
Another thought I have is since herpes and hpv are chronic diseases. that
would mean that a person with herpes or hpv is a little more active with
their immune system. I wonder if this can be detrimental in making a person
have a weaker system than a person without herpes or hpv?
Okay thanks. I am adding that as a herpes related link to my web page. and I
will post the link to mine when it is done. Its really just a bunch of stuff
thrown together (my site) not really about herpes other than in my bio.
Mostly about the state I live in and some other silly things.

Al. I don't think having herpes or HPV effects the immune system in
any way. I never get colds...perhaps one small one every three or four years.
And I haven't had the flu in 25 years or so.

Well you are lucky! I still get frequent colds and stomach flu's and as far
as the regular flu...well I take the flu shot for that. I have mild asthma
and alot of allergies so colds are something I was always prone to anyway.
but looking back and comparing to when I got herpes and hpv I don't think it
made that much if any difference in how my body handles colds and things.
I'm going to turn 40 in a couple of months so I am getting more aware of
taking care of myself.

My allergies were pretty severe. Actually. very severe. They're all gone now.
too. I didn't have asthma so I can't comment on that. Anyway. still not prone
to colds or the flu...

chickenpox or the close relative HPV.