The first symptoms (outbreak) of herpes may not occur for more than a year. If you suspect you have had an infected partner or that you might be infected then you need to speak to your doctor about possible testing and treatment. Herpes cannot be cured but the symptoms can be alleviated with treatment.
2 - 21 days of having exposure to herpes and in some cases even longer
Most people experience symptoms or a break out with in 2-30 days of contracting it.
Symptoms may appear from several weeks to several months.
As soon as you get pregnant. I started getting symptoms when i was a month I was always sick i guess it really depends on the person.
herpes lasts forever
it will clear up the symptoms but will not cure it. Valtrex just makes herpes more comfortable.
As soon as it touches you.
Due to the nature of genital herpes, this disease can often be difficult to diagnose. Visiting your doctor as soon as herpes symptoms reveal themselves makes it much more likely that you will receive an accurate initial diagnosis. Typical herpes symptoms include the development of red, itchy sores on the penis, vulva or anus. These sores will often rupture and leave a shallow well called a lesion. While some individuals experience no symptoms at all, others are likely to suffer from the development of one or more lesions, headaches, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes and a host of other discomforts. Speaking with your doctor early about any suspicious symptoms that you may be experiencing is essential for protecting yourself and your sexual partners.
Yes it is possible; it is called asymptomatic.
It is in the neighborhood of 30% overall.
Herpies is a common sexually transmitted disease that affects at least one-fifth of the population of the United States. Approximately 80% of people with herpes do not know they have the disease and at least one million new infections are diagnosed each year in the US. Genital herpes can be treated but cannot be cured. Read on to learn more about this common disease.What is herpes?Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2. Another type of the virus that occurs in and around the mouth is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1.What are the symptoms of genital herpes?Many people that have genital herpes never experience symptoms. Other people have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed. Some people experience symptoms that last for weeks before subsiding. Symptoms can return at any point during life, even years after the initial outbreak.Common symptoms of genital herpes include blisters, open sores, itching, painful urination or inability to urinate and pain in the genital area. Patients may also experience chills, headache, flu-like symptoms, fever, swelling of the arms, throat or genitals and fatigue.The first symptoms tend to appear about 14 to 20 days following infection but some patients have no symptoms for years before having an outbreak.How is herpes diagnosed?The only way to know for sure if you have herpes is to see a medical professional. A physical exam may be performed if you are experiencing symptoms. If you have not had an outbreak, a blood test can determine your status.Can herpes be treated?Although there is no cure for herpes, the disease can be treated. Certain medications can help relieve symptoms and shorten the length of an outbreak. At home, herpes patients can lessen their discomfort by taking a warm bath and wearing lightweight clothing. Pain medications such as aspirin can also provide relief.
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If one person does not have herpes, it is highly unlikely for them to contract it by kissing someone with herpes. However, there is still a small risk of transmission if there are active herpes lesions or sores present on the person with herpes. It is always advisable to practice safe kissing and maintain good oral hygiene.
Herpes typically affects the mouth (causing cold sores or fever blisters) or the genitals (causing the eruptive disease herpes). Symptoms usually include: Itching, burning and or tingling around the infected area. Swelling Fever and or flu like symptoms. With genital herpes, burning pain when you urinate. Raised blisters or open paper cut like sores.