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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

A Cold Sore Cure?

By Penelope James , Health Expert

...HSV-1, which is very common and typically causes cold sores on the mouth, produces microbits of... Read more »

Weighing In: Will fasting help my immune system?

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

Question: I have a terrible cold that I have been trying to get rid of. We've all been told to... Read more »

How to Build A Natural Cold-Fighting Kit for Your Family

By Allison Janse , Health Expert

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over-the-counter products are ineffective for... Read more »

Headaches and Sleep

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Headaches come in all shapes and sizes, from tension headaches caused by excessive stress or even... Read more »

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Stop Smoking Methods

Quitting SmokingIt's never too late to quit smoking. According to the American Cancer Society, about half of all smokers who keep smoking will die from a smoking-related disease. Quitting has... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis

...(Aphthous Ulcers). Common canker sores (known medically as aphthous ulcers) are often confused with the cold sores of HSV-1. Canker sores frequently crop up singly or in groups on the inside of... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes

...and famciclovir (Famvir) -- the anti-viral pills used to treat genital herpes -- can also treat the cold sores associated with oral herpes. In addition, acyclovir is available in topical form (see... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Introduction

...19%Genital Herpes TrendsHSV-2 is the main cause of genital herpes. HSV-1 is the main cause of oral herpes (cold sores), but it also causes a small percentage of genital herpes infections. The same... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Introduction

...depends upon the specific virus. The human herpes viruses are:Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1; causes cold sores and sometimes genital herpes)Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2; causes genital herpes and... Read more »

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