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What Are The Symptoms of Herpes?

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Updated January 31, 2009

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What Are The Symptoms of Herpes?

An outbreak of genital herpes is characterized by the presence of several blisters that break open and become painful sores.

Photo courtesy of the CDC/ Dr. N.J. Flumara.; Dr. Gavin Hart
Question: What Are The Symptoms of Herpes?
Answer:
  • painful sores (see image)
  • tingling or burning sensation
  • pain or burning with urination
  • outbreaks, in people with symptoms, usually decrease in frequency over time
  • flu-like symptoms, including fever and/or swollen glands (first outbreak only)
  • Most cases have no symptoms.
Learn more about the symptoms of other STDs here.

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