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How long does the first herpe outbreak last?
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2-3 weeks: Without treatment, if the first outbreak is truly a new infection, the outbreak usually is widespread in the genital area or in and around the mouth, and complete healing can take 2-3 weeks. Smaller clusters of sores usually suggest the first noticed outbreak of an infection present for months or years. I hope you're taking valacyclovir or acyclovir, which will speed up healing quite a bit.
Answered 3/6/2018
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