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After you have had sex with someone with herpes, how long does it take for the symptoms of herpes to appear?
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Few days or...: A percentage of people that contract herpes never have an outbreak. Or they may become infected, and experience their first outbreak months or years after exposure. After initial exposure, some people experience flu-like symptoms, and within a few days begin to notice blister formation on the mouth or genital area. It truly varies from person to person. Could be a few days to a few years!
Answered 5/28/2016
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