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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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