What is the first sign of herpes
What is the first sign of herpes?
Herpes is considered to be one of the silent sexually transmitted diseases. People who are infected with herpes never know they have one because oftentimes the signs and symptoms don’t really show up at once.
You have to understand that the first signs and symptoms of herpes are different for each person. In most cases, the first time you get infected with herpes, you will not see the symptoms appearing within two to ten days. And, the first episode of infection usually last between two to three weeks.
For genital herpes, you will often experience generalized aches and pains in the legs, in the sexual organ area, and the buttocks. You will also experience pain between the belly button area and your sexual organs.
Another early sign of herpes is an unusual discharge from the penis or vagina. You will also experience itching or burning sensation in your rectum as well as the sexual organ. Fever and upset stomach as well as flu-like symptoms will also be experienced.
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What are the different types of herpes?
There are basically two types of viruses that cause herpes. These are herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2.
The most common type of herpes is the oral herpes. This kind of herpes infection is basically found on the face and the mouth.
Genital herpes is the second most common type of herpes. This kind of herpes affects the genitals and can be quite irritating.
Herpetic whitlow is another type of herpes infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. This kind of herpes infection affects the fingers or the thumbs.
Another type of herpes is called the Herpes Gladiatorum. Also known as Scrumpox or Herpes Rugbiorum, this kind of infection is located on the skin. The name of this infection comes from the sport of rugby where players are very susceptible to this kind of infection because of the regular close contact with each other during the scrum. People who have this kind of herpes experiences painful fluid-filled blisters on the neck as well as on the face.
Other types of herpes are ocular herpes, cerebral herpes infection encephalitis, and the Mollaret’s meningitis. |
