Herpes Simplex Virus Symptoms

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Herpes symptoms occur when infected with the herpes simplex virus. There are approximately 500,000 new cases per year. Patients can develop symptoms after their first infection or can have recurrent reactivation of infection leading to regular herpes symptoms.

Herpes simplex virus symptoms generally occur 4-7 days after exposure. The skin lesions are generally vesicles (tiny blisters) which can ulcerate and heal in about 10 days. These may occur anywhere on the male or female genitals.

The lesions are usually painful. Other herpes simplex virus symptoms can include fever, and enlargement of the lymph nodes. Often a burning or a tingling will develop prior to the development of the skin rash in patients who have recurrent symptoms.

To view general information about Herpes simplex virus symptoms go to our Genital Herpes Questions and Answers.
To view specific information about topics related to Herpes simplex virus symptoms go to our Topics page.
To view laboratory abnormalities associated with Herpes simplex virus go to our Labs page.
To view medication information associated with the treatment of Herpes symptoms go to our Pharmacology page.
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Herpes symptoms often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading.  Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.