Question 1

does the sores from genitial herpes burn or itch?

Accepted Answer

Herpes genitalis: Yes they may, and often do burn and itch.

Question 2

what causes genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

A virus: Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease. It can occur when you have unprotected sex with a partner that has herpes and is actively shedding the virus. The tricky part is that people can shed virus without having any symptoms. Condoms help prevent the transmission.

Question 3

what are signs of genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Sx hsv 2: Symptoms could include dysuria, tingling and burning, with or without eruption of blisters, or  painful ulcerations.

Question 4

please explain what does herpes look like in the genital areas?

Accepted Answer

Blisters: They usually look like a cluster of painful blisters that rupture and a small ulcer forms that looks similiar to a cancker sore.

Question 5

can herpes be transmitted orally if your partner only has genital type?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Yes, they can be transmitted orally

Question 6

how long after herpes exposure does it usually take to start noticing and experiencing symptoms? oral vs genital?

Accepted Answer

2-14 days: Herpes symptoms  can begin anywhere from 2 days to 14 days after exposure.  The incubation period is the same for oral and genital herpes.  Best wishes!

Question 7

after exposure to herpes (both oral and genital), how long does it usually take to start noticing symptoms? and what kind of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Incubation period for oral and genital herpes is 2-7 and 2-12 days respectively. The symptoms are pain and blisters.

Question 8

i was exposed to herpes (confirmed). how long after does it usually take to start noticing symptoms (for both oral and genital)?what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Usually 3-5 days: Sometimes up to 10 days. The main symptoms of herpes, either oral or genital, are clusters of sores that start as red bumps, become blisters, then open sores. On moist areas (labia, inside mouth, etc) blisters aren't seen, open sores sooner. First infections often also have swollen lymph nodes in the region (e.g. groin, neck), fever, headache, etc. Many infections cause no symptoms at all.

Question 9

could genital herpes be painless?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex: It is reported that genital herpetic blisters can be painless or mildly painful in other people. But many can attest to pain with Herpetic lesions.

Question 10

what are symptoms of genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Mnay: First time around you may get systemic symptoms of fever, chills, malaise, an outbreak of numerous blister-like lesions on the genetalia which will rupture and leave very tender and painful ulcers which may last as long as 10-14days.  The female genetalia may become swollen and tender to the point that she cannot walk.  The man can develop severe swelling which may partially impede free urination.

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How long after herpes exposure does it usually take to start noticing and experiencing symptoms? oral vs genital?

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After exposure to herpes (both oral and genital), how long does it usually take to start noticing symptoms? and what kind of symptoms?

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I was exposed to herpes (confirmed). how long after does it usually take to start noticing symptoms (for both oral and genital)?what are the symptoms?

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