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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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Hodgkin's Disease: Symptoms
...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 »
Cirrhosis: Symptoms
...of Primary Biliary CirrhosisPeople with primary biliary cirrhosis are subject to severe generalized itching and often develop small fatty yellow lumps called xanthomas on the eyelids, hands, and... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack
...break blisters as this can cause infection. Experts advise against warm treatments, which can intensify itching. Patients should wear loose clothing and use clean loose gauze coverings over the... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Treatment for Other Skin Cancers
...cryotherapy or other more invasive treatments do.It can cause pain, irritation, including stinging, itching, and burning, but in one study only 3% of patients stopped using it for this reason. In... 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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