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- Genital Herpes First Outbreak: What to Expect - Verywell Health
It's caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) or herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and can trigger the formation of painful lesions in the groin area For many people, the first outbreak of genital herpes is the worst and longest-lasting
- About Genital Herpes | Genital Herpes | CDC
Genital herpes is an STI caused by two types of viruses – herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) HSV-1 often causes oral herpes, which can result in cold sores or fever blisters on or around the mouth However, most people with oral herpes do not have any symptoms
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): Types Symptoms, Treatment
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can infect many different parts of your body, most commonly your mouth area (oral herpes) and genitals (genital herpes) HSV causes fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over wherever the infection is
- Genital herpes - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
A person with HSV-1 in tissues of the mouth can pass the virus to the genitals of a sexual partner during oral sex The newly caught infection is a genital herpes infection
- Herpes Simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2) Virus - WebMD
In the United States, about 48% of teens and adults under age 50 have herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the kind that most often causes mouth sores About 12% have herpes simplex virus
- Symptoms of Type 1 Genital Herpes - Healthfully
Early signs of a type 1 genital herpes infection usually appear within two to three weeks of exposure to a partner who has the virus 2 The early symptoms of an oncoming herpes outbreak include itchiness, tingling or pain in the genital or anal area 2
- Genital herpes - Harvard Health
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause blisters and skin ulcers in the genital and anal area It can be caused by either of two types of herpes simplex virus, HSV-1 or HSV-2 HSV-2 is the more common cause HSV-1 more commonly causes sores on the face and mouth
- Understanding Herpes Simplex Virus: Symptoms and Care
You’ll learn about symptoms, treatment options, and how to live with the herpes simplex virus We’ll explore HSV-1, often causing oral herpes, and HSV-2, associated with genital herpes, covering transmission, symptoms, management, and more
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