Herpes simplex history and symptoms: Difference between revisions
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Herpes Simplex 1 | ==Oral herpes / Herpes Simplex 1 symptoms== | ||
'''1)''' Pain, burning or itching at the site of infection occurs even before the development of | '''1)''' Pain, burning or itching at the site of infection occurs even before the development of the ulcer. | ||
'''2)''' Oral Sores/Ulcers | '''2)''' Oral Sores/Ulcers | ||
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* Site- Lips, gums, throat, front of tongue, inside of the cheeks and roof of the mouth. | * Site- Lips, gums, throat, front of tongue, inside of the cheeks and roof of the mouth. | ||
* Size- approximately 1 to 3 mm | * Size- approximately 1 to 3 mm | ||
* | * Presentation- The infection starts with development of blisters that later develops into ulcers. They are usually painful and can cause difficulty in eating and drinking for the patient. | ||
'''3)''' Fever | '''3)''' Fever | ||
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'''6)''' Swollen painful neck glands | '''6)''' Swollen painful neck glands | ||
'''7)''' Painful throat with shallow ulcers on the tonsils | '''7)''' Painful throat with shallow ulcers on the tonsils | ||
==Herpes simplex 2/Genital herpes symptoms== | ==Herpes simplex 2/Genital herpes symptoms== | ||
Revision as of 19:41, 15 September 2011
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Oral herpes / Herpes Simplex 1 symptoms
1) Pain, burning or itching at the site of infection occurs even before the development of the ulcer.
2) Oral Sores/Ulcers
- Incubation period: 2 days to 2 weeks (average 4 days)
- Duration of disease: 2 to 3 weeks
- Site- Lips, gums, throat, front of tongue, inside of the cheeks and roof of the mouth.
- Size- approximately 1 to 3 mm
- Presentation- The infection starts with development of blisters that later develops into ulcers. They are usually painful and can cause difficulty in eating and drinking for the patient.
3) Fever
4) Fatigue
5) Muscle aches
6) Swollen painful neck glands
7) Painful throat with shallow ulcers on the tonsils
Herpes simplex 2/Genital herpes symptoms
Herpes infection can recur even after successful initial treatment. The first episode is usually longer (two to four weeks) more painful and severe than the subsequent/recurrent episodes.
1) Genital blisters or ulcers
- Incubation - Symptoms develop within a week of skin-to-skin contact with an infected person
- Duration of illness - 2to 4 weeks
- Size - Approximately 1 to 3 mm
- Location - On genitals (around the penis or vagina), anus
- Other features - The blisters can occur in groups or "crops." These can be painless or painful.
2) Fever
3) Muscle aches
4) Headaches
5) Vaginal discharge
6) Painful urination