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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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...caused by the Type-1 virus, commonly associated with cold sores. According to sexual health... Read more »

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Health Guide

Cardiac Catheterization: A Patient Guide

...and its blood supply a catheter is inserted into the body through an artery or vein. A catheter is a long thin tube through which the doctor can measure pressure or inject a contrast medium (or... Read more »

Bypass Surgery Patient Guide: Heart Bypass Information

...However, this type of surgery is only for certain patients with one or two blocked arteries, and the long-term results have not been determined. What are the risks? The current success rate... Read more »

Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation

...replace bypass surgery or angioplasty, but is an additional treatment for those patients who can no longer benefit from additional surgery or angioplasty.How does EECP work?EECP enhances blood... Read more »

Angioplasty Patient Guide: Find Angioplasty Information

...blockage, and help them choose the right size balloon and stent to be used during angioplasty. How long will my arteries remain open? In approximately one-third of all cases, the blockages... Read more »

Stress Test: When are Stress Tests Necessary?

...shortness of breath or chest pain, all of which are possible symptoms of coronary artery obstruction. How long does it last? The stress test itself usually lasts between three minutes and... Read more »

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