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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

Weighing In: Will fasting help my immune system?

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...get rid of a cold. However, I have also read that fasting helps build the immune system. So, am... Read more »

Allergies, Cold, Sinusitis, Flu -- Which Is It?

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

It's that time of year again, the time when a sniffly nose, head congestion, coughing, etc. often... Read more »

The Real Deal on the Master Cleanse Diet

By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...is 2000 calories. Essentially, this regimen is a fast which puts the body into a state of... Read more »

The Herpes Alzheimer’s Connection

By healthgal , Health Expert

...disease on a herpes website. But the virus behind cold sores may also be the major cause of... Read more »

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Health Guide

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 »

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Treatment After Relapse

...herpes zoster virus infections (shingles) or have a recurrence of herpes simplex virus infections (cold sores and genital herpes). Pneumonia, cytomegalovirus, and fungal infections are among the... Read more »

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