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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

Herpes Tests: How to Choose?

By Penelope James , Health Expert

Maybe your partner (or ex) has just told you he/she has herpes. Or maybe you’ve recently... Read more »

Phobic about Herpes?

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

There's little doubt in my mind that a lot of messages relating to genital herpes are underpinned... Read more »

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 »

Transmitting Herpes: How To Protect The Ones You Love

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...it. 3. HSV 1 is the virus that typically causes cold sores or fever blisters on the lips and... 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 »

Pneumonia: Prevention

PreventionThe best way to prevent serious respiratory infections such as pneumonia is to avoid those who are sick (if possible), and to practice good hygiene. [For detailed information see the... 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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