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Health Encyclopedia: Herpes Simplex Symptoms

Symptoms

Symptoms vary depending on the stage of the virus, the initial or primary outbreak, and recurrence. Both herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 produce similar symptoms, but they can differ in severity depending on the site of infection. More than 60% of new HSV-2 infections and about a third of new HSV-1 infections do not produce symptoms.

General Symptoms of a First (Primary) Herpes Simplex Infection

Skin Eruptions and Pain. The first time a person experiences a herpes simplex outbreak, skin eru...

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Expert & Community Posts

New FDA Warnings for TNF Inhibitors- What are the Fungal Diseases Involved?

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...because of the risk of developing opportunistic fungal infections. These warnings are located in... Read more »

Ask the Expert: Methotrexate Side Effects

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...reactions include anemia, headache, upper respiratory infection, anorexia, joint pain, chest... Read more »

I've done something stupid...

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...that they've contracted an STI (sexually transmitted infection). If you think you've been... Read more »

What Causes Dizziness? Is it My Heart?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...can occur as a result of otitis interna (inner ear infection). Serious infections can be... Read more »

Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...illnesses. However, diabetes increases the risk of infection, as do many of the... Read more »

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Surgery for Weight Loss

...patients and obstruction in 12%. Very serious complications are rare, but include blood clots, bleeding, infection, pneumonia, and perforation of the stomach.Specific Complications of... Read more »

Hepatitis: Hepatitis A

Hepatitis AAbout a third of the U.S. population has antibodies to hepatitis A, indicating previous infection by the virus. The hepatitis A virus infects up to 200,000 Americans every year and causes... Read more »

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Symptoms

...common lumps or swellings in the neck are enlarged lymph nodes. They can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, cancer, and other rare causes.Systemic and B SymptomsLymphomas sometimes cause... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Prognosis

...stumbling.An inability to control urination and defecationPain accompanied by fever (can indicate an infection)Warning Signs for Serious Underlying ProblemsCertain warning signs should alert a... Read more »

Gout: Complications

...include:Joint injuryOverindulging in alcohol or purine-rich foodsOver strenuous exerciseSevere illness or infectionStressSudden weight lossSurgeryUsing certain drugsHot and humid weather may also... Read more »

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