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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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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!
Answered 10/19/2015
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Varies: First point, you can become infected and infecious without ANY SYMPTOMS. And if you were to have symptoms, they start 3 to 7 days after exposure to begin, they peak about 3-5 days after that and can take a week or more to heal up. Usually most severe on first outbreak.
Answered 10/19/2015
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