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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Unfortunately, most people who have genital herpes don\’t know it because they never have any symptoms, or they do not recognize any symptoms they might have.

When there are symptoms, they can be different in each person. Most often, when a person becomes infected with the herpes virus for the first time, the symptoms will appear within 2 to 10 days. These first episodes of symptoms usually last 2 to 3 weeks.

Early symptoms of a genital herpes outbreak include

* Itching or burning feeling in the genital or anal area
* Pain in the legs, buttocks, or genital area
* Discharge of fluid from the vagina
* Feeling of pressure in the abdomen

Within a few days, sores appear near where the virus has entered the body, such as on the mouth, penis, or vagina.

The cold sores also can occur inside the vagina and on the cervix in women, or in the urinary passage of women and men. Small red bumps appear first, develop into blisters, and then become painful open sores.

Over several days, the sores become crusty and then heal without leaving a scar.

Other symptoms that may go with the first episode of genital herpes are fever, headache, muscle aches, painful or difficult urination, vaginal discharge, and swollen glands in the groin area.

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First outbreak:

The symptoms of a first outbreak of genital herpes usually appear 2 to 10 days after exposure to herpes and last an average of 2 to 3 weeks. Many people who are newly infected with herpes overlook their symptoms either because the symptoms are mild or because they are unaware of the possibility of herpes infection.

Symptoms of a first genital herpes infection vary widely and may include any of the following (listed from most common to least common):

Blisters or other sores on the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, buttocks, or (rarely) elsewhere on the body.
Small red bumps usually appear first, then develop into blisters, and then become painful, open sores.
Over a period of days, the sores may scab over. Finally, they heal.
Mild symptoms that may be mistaken for other problems (e.g., yeast infection or jock itch), such as itching, irritation, or scratch-like sores.
Pain or discomfort around the genitals, buttocks, or legs.
Swollen lymph nodes in the groin.
Itching or burning during urination.
Constipation or difficulty urinating.
General symptoms, such as fever, headache or feeling rundown.

Not everyone has all these symptoms and some infected persons have no symptoms at all.

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