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Pediatrics, Herpes Simplex , MedlinePlus, October Types of Herpes There are two types of herpes , both of which stem from the herpes simplex virus HSV : Herpes simplex virus type 1 HSV-1 : This form of the virus usually causes oral herpes. The main symptom of HSV-1 is cold sores.
Herpes simplex virus type 2 HSV-2 : This form of the virus usually causes genital herpes. The main symptom of HSV-2 is genital sores. Onset of First Outbreak The first outbreak of oral herpes usually develops within about one to three weeks after infection. Herpes Outbreak Symptoms Generally, the first outbreak of herpes is more severe than recurrences that follow.
Though sores are the most noticeable sign of infection, there are a number of other symptoms of herpes that typically occur only during the first outbreak, including flu-like symptoms such as: Fever. Muscle aches. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck. The following is an approximate timeline for the first outbreak of oral or genital herpes after infection: Warning signs : About 12 to 24 hours before an outbreak, itching, burning, or tingling sensations are felt where the cold sores are about to appear.
Blister formation: On day one of the outbreak, blisters appear as fluid-filled red bumps that are painful to the touch. Sore formation: The blisters rupture and the fluid inside which is usually clear or yellowish in color oozes out. The resulting sores continue to weep for a day or so. Scab formation: On about day four or five of the outbreak, the sores start to crust over.
The scabs that form may crack or bleed as the sores heal. The skin underneath will still be a bit pink or reddish. Over the next one to two weeks, the area where the cold sore appeared will heal completely and return to its normal tone. Learning of the diagnosis may feel stressful at first, but it's a manageable condition and certainly nothing to be ashamed of.
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Join the discussion on the forums. A person who experiences prodromal symptoms can begin taking treatments and other precautions in preparation for the outbreak. Some typical prodromal symptoms of herpes include an itching, burning, or tingling sensation around the genitals, as well as shooting pains in the hips, buttocks, or legs.
Over time, people may experience fewer outbreaks with milder symptoms. Some people may eventually stop experiencing herpes outbreaks altogether. After people have the first outbreak of herpes, the virus then lies dormant in the nervous system. Any further outbreaks are due to the virus reactivating, which causes symptoms to appear.
Symptoms are usually less severe during repeat outbreaks. Sores also clear up more quickly, often within 3—7 days. This is due to the antibodies the body produces to fight the first outbreak of herpes. The body can then use these antibodies to respond more quickly to future outbreaks.
There is currently no cure for herpes. Even if a person stops experiencing symptoms, the virus will remain inside their body. It is also important to point out that herpes is transmissible even when no sores or other symptoms are present. For this reason, early prevention is advisable. The herpes virus may be spread by direct skin-to-skin contact with the affected area.
As a result, people can contract herpes from engaging in vaginal, anal, or oral sex with a person who has the herpes virus. To help reduce the chance of this happening, people can use condoms or dental dams during sex. Condoms and dental dams do not offer complete protection against the herpes virus, as herpes can live on areas around the genitals. However, these methods do reduce the likelihood of contracting the infection or passing it on.
A person who has herpes can also take other steps to reduce the chance of passing it on to a sexual partner. Such steps include telling their sexual partner that they have herpes before having sex.
Both people can then take additional steps to reduce the likelihood of transmission.
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