Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If you contract genital herpes, how long does it usually take to have symptoms?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Difficult to say: Some people contact herpes and never have an outbreak. Some contact herpes and it may take years for some and months for others. Typically it can appear in a few weeks. Here's a great link to information about herpes: http://health.Nytimes.Com/health/guides/disease/herpes-simplex/print.Html.
Answered 9/6/2013
4.9k views
Thank
2-5 days: The incubation period for herpes (meaning the time from exposure to onset of symptoms) is at the minimum 2 days, but on average about 5-7 days.
Answered 8/3/2016
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Partner has painless flesh coloured bumps on his genitals that have been there for 3 weeks.No other symptoms. Scared its herpes what else could it be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How long after herpes exposure does it usually take to start noticing and experiencing symptoms? Oral vs genital?
After exposure to herpes (both oral and genital), how long does it usually take to start noticing symptoms? And what kind of symptoms?
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?
1. Once infected with genital herpes, how long can symptoms take to show up. 2. What are the chances of transmitting the infection to my male partner? 3. What are the symptoms that males present with when infected with genital herpes?
If my partner had a genital herpes breakout and I gave her oral sex how long would it take for me to show symptoms on my mouth area?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
