Primary HSV Symptoms
Symptoms of a primary infection, or first episode will appear a few days or weeks after exposure to the virus.
Example of such symptoms will include:
- Fever[2]
- Swollen lymph nodes[3]
- Lack of appetite
- Body pain and headaches
- Fatigue
- Shooting pain at the site of the infection
Before the blisters appear, you may notice some tingling, burning, or itching at the site of infection. The outbreak could be one blister or a small cluster. These blisters will eventually burst and crust over before it starts to heal.
The blisters that develop from primary infection may last for up to 6 weeks before they fully heal. Until the blisters heal completely, they can still transmit the virus.
Sores often itch, and genital sores may cause pain during urination.