Whats the first episode?
2 to 4 weeks
the person above me said 2-4 weeks, but i think everyones different.. i just found out today i have herpes, and the symptoms started like 5 days after i had intercourse..
Symptoms are not always present. Most people infected with HSV-2 (genital herpes) are not aware of their infection. However, if signs and symptoms occur during the first outbreak, they can be quite pronounced. the first outbreak usually occurs within two weeks after the virus is transmitted, and the sores typically heal within two to four weeks. other signs and symptoms during the primary episode may include a second crop of sores, and flu-like symptoms, including fever and swollen glands. However, most individuals with HSV-2 infection never have sores, or they have very mild signs that they do not even notice or that they mistake for insect bites or another skin condition.
Without symptoms that you can feel or see, the only way to know you have herpes is to get tested. for more information about Herpes and getting tested for Herpes, visit stdtestexpress.com/herpes/
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