Some Suggestions that May Help You: Herpes simplex virus, or
HSV, is an extremely common viral infection. There are two
herpes simplex viruses: Type I is more often associated with the
common cold sore in and around the mouth. Type II is associated
with genital herpes transmitted by sexual contact, producing
sores in the cervical and vaginal area and on the penis. - Flu-
like symptoms, including swollen glands, headache, muscle aches,
or fever. - Red and sensitive skin - Small red bumps, which may
develop into blisters or painful sores. - Small, thin-wall
blisters filled with clear liquid. These blisters rupture,
leaving shallow, painful sores which gradually form a scab and
heal, usually in a 2 or 3 week period. - Pain when urinating. -
Swollen lymph nodes in groin area. Symptoms of herpes usually
develop within 1 to 2 days after contact with the virus,
although some people develop symptoms several months later.
Although there is not yet a cure for herpes, appropriate
treatment is effective in helping to cont