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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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...condition called Reye syndrome.Soothing Baths. Frequent baths are particularly helpful in relieving itching, when used with preparations of finely ground (colloidal) oatmeal. Commercial... Read more »
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...occurs within minutes of exposure to the allergens and includes:Runny noseFrequent or repetitive sneezingItching in the nose, eyes, throat, or roof of the mouthLate-Phase Symptoms. The late phase... Read more »
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...and weight loss (B symptoms)Fever -- may occur only at night in episodes that come and go (B symptoms)Itching all over the body -- caused by the release of histamines, substances ordinarily... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment
...drugs include leukotriene-antagonists and nasal cromolyn.Antihistamine tablets relieve sneezing and itching and can prevent nasal congestion before an allergy attack. Many brands are available by... Read more »

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