What are the symptoms of genital herpes?


Symptoms of a primary episode of genital herpes vary widely from person to person. They usually occur within two to 10 days of exposure and typically involve small red bumps that may develop into blisters and open lesions. These “bumps” appear at the site of infection, which may be in or around the vaginal area, the cervix, the penis, urinary tract of both men and women, and around the anal opening, buttocks or thighs. Sores also may appear on other parts of the body where broken skin has come into contact with HSV. Over a period of days, the sores become encrusted and then heal without scarring.

Other symptoms of a primary episode of genital herpes may include fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen glands in the groin area, painful urination or vaginal discharge.

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