Initial Symptoms of Genital Herpes Virus
Disease description:
For the past two days, I’ve constantly felt itching in my genital area. I suspect it may be due to a herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. What are the early symptoms of genital herpes?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Initial symptoms of genital herpes include small blisters appearing on the genital area, accompanied by itching, pain, and a burning sensation. Some individuals may also experience headache, fever, and muscle aches. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection primarily caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) in the genital region. During active disease, it is recommended to actively pursue medical treatment under the guidance of a healthcare provider.
