Question 1

how long do ocular herpes outbreaks last for?

Accepted Answer

Week or so: But it can vary, and can leave scars that last for life.

Question 2

on average, how long will a primary herpes outbreak last ?

Accepted Answer

Approximately: 7-10 days , u need to call your gyn to get on Valtrex (valacyclovir) asap it will lessen the duration.

Question 3

on average, how long will a herpes outbreak last and what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

2-3 weeks: The earliest symptoms of herpes zoster, which include headache, fever, and malaise, are nonspecific. These symptoms are commonly followed by sensations of burning pain, itching, hyperesthesia, or paresthesia .The pain may be mild too extreme in the affected area , with sensations that are often described as stinging, tingling, aching, numbing or throbbing pain.

Question 4

how long does the first outbreak of herpes last in vaginal area?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Call your doc. Getting an antiviral may decrease the length of time this first outbreak lasts. The first outbreak usually is most painful and lasts longest.

Question 5

can a herpes outbreak last 10wks? usually mine last 2wks. for the past 10wks i've had on & off burning, no sores? is this herpes or something else?

Accepted Answer

Go and see your doc: If you have no lesions it is not likely a herpes outbreak... Go and see your doc for an evaluation.

Question 6

can a pen shaped sore thats located in back of the throat be herpes? bc i had that, i couldnt get it looked at bc how fast it disappeared, lasted me a day or 2 without medication. this was my first outbreak. got herpes from cheek kisses?

Accepted Answer

: If the throat sore was the only symptom, probably it was not herpes. First oral infections with HSV usually cause multiple sores in the mouth, not one; and cannot heal in less than a week or so, often up to 2-3 weeks. And catching herpes from a brief cheek kiss is very unlikely.

Question 7

is it normal for a first herpes outbreak to last for a week? im talking about type 2 here?

Accepted Answer

: For the inital outbreak, it can last 2 to 4 weeks. Have you seen a doctor to get treatment? That would be helpful to ensure that is all it is and to help shorten the length of the outbreak.

Question 8

my culture just came back positive for genital herpes. how long does it take to have an outbreak? could i have had herpes for a few months before having the outbreak? i was last tested in november.

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes: New herpes symptoms usually start 3-5 days after exposure, on rare occasions up to 2-3 weeks. It is very common for the first recognized herpes outbreak to actually be a recurrent outbreak of a longstanding infeciton that previously caused no symptoms. Make sure the virus is typed: it is very important to know whether HSV1 or 2. Genital HSV2 recurs often, HSV1 outbreaks usually uncommon.

Question 9

bottom lip tingling.it started last night and is still tingling this morning. is it possible i have herpes? shared pipe w infected person no outbreak

Accepted Answer

Probably not . . .: but it will become obvious very soon if it is. The shared pipe is trivial and may not transmit a Herpetic infection under any circumstance. Your biggest risk of oral Herpes comes from family members.

Question 10

how long does a fever usually last with first outbreak of genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Usually 2 to 3 days.

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Can a herpes outbreak last 10wks? usually mine last 2wks. for the past 10wks i've had on & off burning, no sores? is this herpes or something else?

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Can a pen shaped sore thats located in back of the throat be herpes? bc i had that, i couldnt get it looked at bc how fast it disappeared, lasted me a day or 2 without medication. this was my first outbreak. got herpes from cheek kisses?

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Is it normal for a first herpes outbreak to last for a week? im talking about type 2 here?

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My culture just came back positive for genital herpes. how long does it take to have an outbreak? could i have had herpes for a few months before having the outbreak? i was last tested in november.

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Bottom lip tingling.it started last night and is still tingling this morning. is it possible i have herpes? shared pipe w infected person no outbreak

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How long does a fever usually last with first outbreak of genital herpes?

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