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Once infected with herpes simplex virus the initial or primary stage of infection occurs within two weeks after the virus is transmitted. The lesions will go through its course and usually heal within 2-4 weeks of outbreak. Along with the early symptoms such as singling, swelling, redness and burning skin as seen in the early herpes pictures, other symptoms may include a flu-like symptoms, fever, swollen glands and groins. However not all symptoms are visible there might be no visible sores and lesions and can cause several symptomatic recurrences after few years.

Early symptoms of genital herpes as seen in the early herpes pictures of an outbreak also include discharge of fluid from the vagina and penis, and within a few days, sores will appear near local area where the virus has entered. The parts of the body that is usually affected are the mouth (oral) and the vagina or penis (genital). These are the visible symptoms that are usually seen however they also can occur inside the vagina and on the cervix in women and the urinary tracts. Internal anal herpes may occur and passing bowel movements can be difficult.

Early herpes pictures may not show up symptoms because the genital herpes sores may not be visible to the naked eye. Only the doctor and your health care worker or dermatologist can test the presence through several laboratory tests to try to prove that the herpes virus causes your symptoms. However not all test will turn up positive even though the person may still have the virus or genital herpes disease. Diagnostics of genital herpes can be done through a blood test. Blood test will determine if a person has been infected at any time with HSV and to distinguish whether the virus is HSV 1 or HSV 2.

Genital herpes outbreaks as seen in the early herpes symptoms can be distressing and frustrating for people who had been through a lot of recurrences in their lives. It can be embarrassing, inconvenient, and even more devastating and even more uncomfortable than the pain itself. The genital herpes can be transmitted to others during sexual contact. If the symptoms are visible the normal sexual activity can be disrupted which in turn can affect the intimate relationships. If you or your partner has early genital herpes symptoms you have to be ready and arm your self with medication. Antiviral drugs are the first line of medicine that the doctors recommend.

As time goes on and through out your life can be you can learn to cope with the challenges and threats of the disease through proper counseling and guidance. Although there is no cure but the current medication is a relief and make sure to use preventive measures to avoid recurrence. The cycle of herpes outbreak will end and eventually over in several days, the sores become crusty or flaky and then heal the skin without the evidence of scars. The next time you get the early symptoms of genital herpes be ready.