Symptoms of Genital Herpes
First contact with the virus:
- Fever
- Loss of Appetite
- Muscle pain and fatigue
Before an Outbreak:
- Reddening of the infected area
- Burning sensation, itching, tingling, and pain
After an outbreak:
- Breakout of blisters filled with clear fluid
- Blisters break, forming painful ulcers that crust over in
7-14 days
- Outbreaks can occur in the anus, genitals, inner thigh, or
mouth
- Urination may be painful for men
- Women may feel pain during urination and vaginal discharge
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