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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Signs and Symptoms of Herpes simplex virus infection


HSV-1

  • Small, painful blisters filled with fluid around the lips or edge of the mouth
  • Tingling or burning around the mouth or nose (often a few days before blisters appear)
  • Fever
  • Sore throat
  • Swollen lymph nodes in neck

HSV-2

  • Tingling sensation in the genitalia, buttocks, and thighs
  • Small red blisters or open sores on genitals or inner thighs; in women, often occur inside the vagina
  • May be painful or not
  • In women, vaginal discharge
  • Fever, muscle aches
  • Headache
  • Painful urination
  • Swollen lymph glands in the groin
References: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/herpes-simplex-000079.htm


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